Looking for less yellow bulbs

[Anonymous]

I currently run 1ea XM 10KK and 1ea reeflux 10kk with 2ea VHO actinics. I find them to be a bit yellow. I would like a less yellow look without getting real blue. I would like the overall look to be white with just a hint of blue,

Suggestions.

 

[Len]

Have you tried carbon? The Ushio 14K might be your ticket.

 

[Anonymous]

Not yeat, but even when the tank water was first put in the lights gave it a yellow tint.

 

[Len]

Ya, the bulbs start out yellow but get more blue after a month or two. The water may have yellowed in that time. If you do add carbon, make sure to watch for any signs of bleaching. The carbon can make a big difference in light transmission.

 

[Anonymous]

What wattage wazzel?

I have the 14K Phoenix 250W HQI and I like the color allot.

 

[Anonymous]

What wattage wazzel?

I have the 14K Phoenix 250W HQI and I like the color allot.

250's also.

 

[Anonymous]

Ya, the bulbs start out yellow but get more blue after a month or two. The water may have yellowed in that time. If you do add carbon, make sure to watch for any signs of bleaching. The carbon can make a big difference in light transmission.

Possibly. The XM had 6 months of burn time on it before it got put on this tank. It was used for 6 months on my 60 cube.

 

[AJT]

20K

 

[Anonymous]

20K

I do not wnat that much blue and not interested in changing out the bulbs every 6 months.

 

[EmilyB]

Agree with Phoenix for 250w DE nice light. They need replacement though at about 9 months ime.

 

[bleedingthought]

Waz, check this site out: http://chrismorris.ca/250wcolour/ . Hope that helps a bit.