How do you like them? What was your old bulbs and how do they compare?lithivm said:I have the Current USA model with two 14k 150W HQI and they claim in the box that the output is on par with dual 250W.....
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concept3.875 said:I think Sanjay Joshi tested that light out (he at least mentioned it during our December social)and he said it produced just as much PAR as some of the 250 watters out there (incl the 10K's). He even reccomended i drop down to the 175's on my tank which is 20 inches tall. I already had the 250 ballasts so i did not. He said it is a TRUE white with a slight tinge of blue, but most people still like to supplement actinics with it to give it that extra pop!
That is what I was thinking all so. I Just do not want a yellow looking water.mott768 said:concept3.875 said:I think Sanjay Joshi tested that light out (he at least mentioned it during our December social)and he said it produced just as much PAR as some of the 250 watters out there (incl the 10K's). He even reccomended i drop down to the 175's on my tank which is 20 inches tall. I already had the 250 ballasts so i did not. He said it is a TRUE white with a slight tinge of blue, but most people still like to supplement actinics with it to give it that extra pop!
Merv where did you see that about the bulbs? Do the 175w 14k Iwasaki give as much par as the 250's? I may have to try them if that's true, I was thinking of going with 250's on the 120, if these bulbs give as much par I'd rather do that than have a higher electric bill.
mott768 said:concept3.875 said:I think Sanjay Joshi tested that light out (he at least mentioned it during our December social)and he said it produced just as much PAR as some of the 250 watters out there (incl the 10K's). He even reccomended i drop down to the 175's on my tank which is 20 inches tall. I already had the 250 ballasts so i did not. He said it is a TRUE white with a slight tinge of blue, but most people still like to supplement actinics with it to give it that extra pop!
Merv where did you see that about the bulbs? Do the 175w 14k Iwasaki give as much par as the 250's? I may have to try them if that's true, I was thinking of going with 250's on the 120, if these bulbs give as much par I'd rather do that than have a higher electric bill.
So anyone have any thoughts on the above???