Burn in question on XM 20Ks

[ezee]

Hi all,
I just installed my new XM 20Ks and they look really white with a hint of blue. As the bulb burns in will the light get more bluish?
Thanks

 

[db]

What kind of ballast are you running it on?

 

[bigmac]

I found mine pretty much stayed the same color...You want bluer bulbs?

 

[ezee]

DB and bigmac,
PFO Dual 250 Ballast. I am fine with the light but I wanted to see if it was going to get bluer because that will affect my stocking plans.
Thanks!

 

[0verfl0w]

Ezee, how hot are those bad boys getting? What size is your tank and are you planning on running a chiller?

 

[ezee]

0verfl0w,
The heat is not too bad, I actually did not account for the height of the mogul mounts (4") when building the canopy and they ended up being about 5" from the water. Even still, the heat does not seem to be too much of a problem. I am planning on compensating in the summer with a fan in my sump. No chiller plans yet but we'll see!
They are REALLY bright though! I don't need lights in my living room anymore! LOL

E