250w bulb opinions

azaintcold

azaintcold

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I'm coming up on replacing my 3 250w single ended metal halide bulbs for my 150 gallon reef. Right now I am using the 14k coralvue bulbs. They are nice loooking, but after doing research, the par isn't that special.
I'm leaning towards the hamilton 14ks. Does anyone have any photos of these or any other opinions for 14k bulbs?
I don't run actinics btw.
 
wangotango

wangotango

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The PAR on the hamiltons isn't that great either Do a google search for Sanjay Joshi's lighting tests. He's done tests on just about every bulb/ballast combination. I've heard good things about reeflux.
-Justin
 
veni vidi vici

veni vidi vici

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i have the 14k 250w Hamiltons.Im not happy with them at all.They burned in differently,1 looks like 14k other looks like 10k.Ive been told its a common complaint of hamilton lamps.
 
codylowe

codylowe

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Here is the pic of the Hamilton 14k's

I opted to use the Sunpod Current lights though (I don't know what the PAR is on these, but i like the look a little better)
 
scsinet

scsinet

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I ended up purchasing (3) XM 250w 15K lamps for my new tank project. I've only test fired them, and they looked great so far. My research is what led me to them, might be worth a look.
 
azaintcold

azaintcold

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Thanks for the pics, and scs, thanks for the suggestion. There are decisions out there to make. I guess I'm asking people if I should buy a Chevy, Dodge, or Ford. Everyone has their opinions.
 
trippkid

trippkid

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Originally Posted by SCSInet
I ended up purchasing (3) XM 250w 15K lamps for my new tank project. I've only test fired them, and they looked great so far. My research is what led me to them, might be worth a look.
That is what I'll be using, when I upgrade to 250's soon. Price is not too bad either.
 
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