Who's using 10,000K MH?

[LauraH]

For those using 10,000K MHs, what types are you using?
How much useful life are you getting out of them?
What kind of results are you getting?
I know they bring out some nice color in the corals, but are you getting good growth results? I'm especially interested in SPS results.

I like the Iwasakis for growth results, but have been toying with the idea of trying some 10,000Ks when the Iwasakis are spent.

TIA

 

[Anonymous]

i like the Ushios and am currently using Hamilton. not sure bu i believe they are the same.

the mh bulb i haven't liked is the sunburst 12k.

 

[klingsa]

I'm using Ushio's, and they last for a year. They're great for stonies, getting a lot of growth. I have two 250-watt 10,000K Ushios for my 75 gallon reef. Going well!

Sara

 

[Len]

I've used both Aqualine and Ushio 10,000K and like them both. Great colors from the corals, and great growth. Highly recommended.

 

[Anonymous]

What Len said.

Louey

 

[Joey French]

Ushio 10K rocks the house.

 

[Purpleclown]

Are Ushio and German the same thing?
Thanks

 

[Anonymous]

I have 2 x 250w 10ks (AB) and I really like it though it's a bit on the white / yellow side. I am running NO actinics to supplement and it takes some of the edge off.