What Metal Halide Bulb to get?

[dbalkema]

Ok, so I just purchased the 24" Current Sunpod Metal Halide light and I am trying to figure out if I should stay with the Stock 14000K 150W bulb that came with it or should I get something different to replace with.
I have come to the conclusion that I want something that will bring out the vibrant colors of my fish and coral, but I don't want a light that will take over my tank with one color. Another words, I do not want a very bright BLUE bulb, but would consider having soft blue with a lot of white.
Any Suggestions??? Any help??
Thanks in advance!
Dan

 

[cubsfan]

Well 20k will give you alot of blue, and 10k will give you a white/yellowish color. So I think you will probably be the happiest with around a 14k like you have. Also 20k will give more color and 10k will give more growth. You could look at different bulb companies if you want to change.

 

[codylowe]

I suggest sticking with 14k. The sunpod 14k is alot bluer than most other bulbs. Check out these pics showing the difference in Hamilton 14k's and Sunpod 14k's (I like the Sunpods better)
Hamilton 14k

Sunpod 14k