Bulb Brand
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allenk
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People tell me that they don't like Hamilton and instead prefer Phoenix and XM. I'm sure people will chime in with their reasons why. In my case, people were saying that Phoenix and XM were more reliable.
acrylic51
Active Member
XM 10k's are great for growth IMO, but on the yellowish white side, but you have to play with
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orientation with bulbs.....Sunburst 12K's nice coloration but low par.....XM 15k's very nice color poor par......Radiums are super color as well. Ushio's are super nice, but on the white side and need supplementation IMO......
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orientation with bulbs.....Sunburst 12K's nice coloration but low par.....XM 15k's very nice color poor par......Radiums are super color as well. Ushio's are super nice, but on the white side and need supplementation IMO......
scsinet
Active Member
Hamilton lamps have a reputation for color drift and poor long term performance. I've also worked with lots of people on here who suffered very premature lamp failure.
That said, I've got two halide systems running Hamilton lamps and have not had an issue, but I haven't exactly put a meter on the lights either to see exactly how they are doing.
My new tank I used the XM lamps that Acrylic hates.
I used XM 15Ks. So far, they are pretty good, but again, I haven't actually measured the PAR output myself so perhaps I could be doing better.
That said, I've got two halide systems running Hamilton lamps and have not had an issue, but I haven't exactly put a meter on the lights either to see exactly how they are doing.
My new tank I used the XM lamps that Acrylic hates.
acrylic51
Active Member
I don't hate XM bulbs........The 10ks are excellent for growth but alittle yellow IMO....you can play with
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orientation to bring color in, and I love the 15k's but the PAR is poor.....If growth isn't a concern then they are great bulb, but I was looking for growth......
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orientation to bring color in, and I love the 15k's but the PAR is poor.....If growth isn't a concern then they are great bulb, but I was looking for growth......
