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Pretty much covered it all in the title :)

I'm currently using an un-named 10K 150w DE halide (came with the fixture, a Current USA Outer Orbit model) along with 2 65w blue PCs and 4 LED moonlights. The halide bulb I have isn't bad, but I wouldn't mind a bit more blue and the $60 price tag on the 14k Phoenix is pretty attractive.
 
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I'm also curious if anyone uses the 250 watt 14k phoenixs.
Currently I run 2 x 20k XMs with no actinic supplement, but am interested in something with more par (without looking too white... I do like a bluish tank)
 
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I use the 250W 14K Phoenix HQI. I like the color allot. Crisp Ice blue with a slight blue tint.

I also run 2 95W VHO Actinics but they reall aren't needed except for sunrise/sunset look.
 
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I think I am gonna give the Phoenix 14ks a shot.
I love the look of the 20k XMs, but I think I need a little more intensity.
 

Len

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NKT/Nico is now using the Phoenix 14K and he says he likes it. Blue and bright .... not much to argue about :)
 
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it's what I use. I love the color. I don't have actinics so the bulb is just right.

Check your PM.

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I use the 250 DE phoenix 14k. I love them. Corals love them. I don't have any actintics either so it is the perfect bulb for me. Nice coloration and good PAR. 4 months in and loving them.
 

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Not to take cjdevito's thread or anything, but:

What is a good 150 DE bulb with a white color, maybe a tiny bit of little yellow. I have some actinic supplimentation that pushes the color a titch bluer; however, my first bulb was too yellow, and my second is too blue b/c of the supplimentation (they where both a cheap unnamed brand that goes with my cheap metal halide fixture).
 

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I've used both 150W and 250W before. Great bulb! IMO, one of the better standalone bulbs out there. They do degrade like 20K bulbs, though, so I'd change them every 6 months. Still, at the price they are, it shouldn't be a big deal.
 

Unarce

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cindre2000":28z4wgv5 said:
Not to take cjdevito's thread or anything, but:

What is a good 150 DE bulb with a white color, maybe a tiny bit of little yellow. I have some actinic supplimentation that pushes the color a titch bluer; however, my first bulb was too yellow, and my second is too blue b/c of the supplimentation (they where both a cheap unnamed brand that goes with my cheap metal halide fixture).

You'll be happy with the XM 10K, Ushio 10K, or AB 10K. In order, I believe the level of CRI runs highest to lowest.
 
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I used the Phoenix DE 250s. I loved the color, but my corals hated them. Could have been my fault though as there were lots of things shifting in my system at the time.
 

EmilyB

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I used the 250's as well, loved the color, after about 8 months no intensity whatever, everything went brown.
 

stilmas

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I am currently using the 250w de's. The color is great but I did notice that they are not as intense as the Hamilton 14k's I had. I believe the intensity goes quick like the other poster stated just by how much weaker they seemed. All in all everything is looking good now about 4 weeks into using them. all of my lower light loving corals are happier.
 

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i have the 250's also. they are the best bulb i have used... my tank loves them..... my clams are out and growing like mad. all of my corals have good growth
 
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I just put the 250 watt phoenix 14ks on my tank last night.
Very bright! I am very happy with the color, its a nice crisp white with a hint of blue.
Now I just need to be careful with my photoperiod for the next few days so that I don't burn my corals.
 

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