Which halide bulb?

[gc1962]

Ok I am in the process of upgrading from my currently 90-gallon tank to a 210-gallon. I have just about got my canopy built and lights are next. I am going to have 3-250 watt halides on the tank and was leaning toward the phoenix or xm bulbs, could you guys please let me know what you would use and what color rating. Would I need to go with all three the same color temp or mix them up a little.

 

[briand7878]

When i initially got my halides i went with 12k xm bulbs. They were extremely blue but i liked the way it looked. I eventually went with ushio 10k bulbs and have been very happy with those. I get great growth with them. I dont think you could go wrong with either choice though. Good luck.