14,000k vs. 10,000k

[zenway9]

I recently purchased a 2x250 watt (both 10k) metal halide with 2x54 watt t-5 actinics. I think I might want to change to 14k bulbs and not 20k bulbs (too blue).
What do the lighting experts think? Is there a big difference from 10k to 14k?

 

[pclown]

I like the 14k bulbs better than 10K but I do agree that the 20k are to blue.

 

[lionfish1]

I have 14K's I love them thier not too blue I think thier just right.

 

[nm reef]

Most of the 14K spectrum bulbs I've seen have a slight hint of a blue to my eye....not much......but its not a look that I like. I prefer a blue sunrise/sunset effect with a combination of actinics and 10K lamps that together produce a crisp white light....but it is a personal preference and many people like the look of the 14K lamps.......