best 10k 250wt bulb

ochretoe · 04-12-2003, 03:41 PM

Its time for new bulbs. What is the best/most reliale 10k bulb. I know that AB has had problems in the last year., have they fixed them? Who is running what and who like what and why. I don't make enough money to buy new bulbs but once a year. Thanks.
Steve

jsaltzgi · 04-21-2003, 05:44 PM

I can't speak for single ended bulbs, but I can tell you I like the AB doulble-ended bulbs much more than the USHIO double-ended bulbs. The color isn't as yellow and corals on some of the corals has shifted to somewhat brownish...

I do use IceCap 250 watt HQI ballasts...

James

electric130 · 05-08-2003, 11:49 PM

i've always liked ushio's better than AB's

reddhaus · 05-09-2003, 03:41 PM

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Originally posted by electric130
i've always liked ushio's better than AB's

I will put in my vote for Ushio 10k also. I will be using 3 250watt 10k Ushio's powered by Blueline electronic ballasts and 4 VHO actinics on 2 Icecap 430's to run my 125gal.

electric130 · 05-09-2003, 04:22 PM

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Originally posted by reddhaus
I will put in my vote for Ushio 10k also. I will be using 3 250watt 10k Ushio's powered by Blueline electronic ballasts and 4 VHO actinics on 2 Icecap 440's to run my 125gal.

that will be a sweet looking tank. good choice on lights.

04-12-2003, 03:41 PM	#1
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electric130 Electrical Madman Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: charlotte Posts: 71	i've always liked ushio's better than AB's __________________ J.R. 90 Gallon LPS/Softie

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04-21-2003, 05:44 PM	#2
jsaltzgi Reef/ SPS Addict Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Columbus,OH,43081 Posts: 144	I can't speak for single ended bulbs, but I can tell you I like the AB doulble-ended bulbs much more than the USHIO double-ended bulbs. The color isn't as yellow and corals on some of the corals has shifted to somewhat brownish... I do use IceCap 250 watt HQI ballasts... James

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