Photos of 10k, 14k & 20K :)

[fishguy23]

Does anyone have a side comparison of a FTS w/ 10k 14k and 20k bulbs, I'm trying to decide whats best. I'm familiar w/ the variations and am aware that each merchant will vary, but just would like to see the difference in color!

I am leaning towards 15k a fine balance from what I have read!

 

[KathyC]

Interesting link:
http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_AquariumPage~PageAlias~lighting_metal_halide_bulbs_information.html

Keep in mind that the ballast used with the bulbs also affects how it will look, and SE bulbs look different color wise (to the eye) than DE bulbs.
You might want to take a look at the 'Lighting Guide' on the Home Page here, lots of great info in there..cause when you come down to it, the important part is what the bulb does for your corals, not just how it looks

 

[D1J8Z]

Interesting link:
http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_AquariumPage~PageAlias~lighting_metal_halide_bulbs_information.html

Keep in mind that the ballast used with the bulbs also affects how it will look, and SE bulbs look different color wise (to the eye) than DE bulbs.
You might want to take a look at the 'Lighting Guide' on the Home Page here, lots of great info in there..cause when you come down to it, the important part is what the bulb does for your corals, not just how it looks

Thanks that was a good read

 

[fishguy23]

thx Kathy, can always count on you for a quick response

 

[fishguy23]

Ok this is exacty what I was looking for, side by side comp! Does anyone have info on 15k?

 

[D1J8Z]

just remember those were SE bulbs DE will not be exactly the same but it does give u a GREAT idea of whats what

 

[KathyC]

lots more info in here:
http://images.google.com/images?sou...&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&resnum=1&ct=title

 

[prattreef]

What wattage are we talking about? What size tank? What ballast and reflector? What kinds of animals? You can't just look at lamp color temperature There are very few 15K lamps out there. The XM's test among the worst lamps available if that is what you were thinking. (see the lighting guide). The 175w Iwasaki mogul 15K tests among the best.

 

[cali_reef]

Is your monitor calibrated? is the picture you are looking at color corrected?

Because I can bet money what ever bulb you get will not look the same as the picture you are looking at from someone's website.

 

[fishguy23]

It is all in the eye of the beholder:lol:...just wanted a side comparison to give me an idea of what effect I can expect, generally speaking! taking all into consideration wattage, size et etc.:givebeer:

 

[frank arriaga]

Thanks Kathy, I was looking for new lamps too.

 

[autoponicz]

10k=white:splitspin
15k= blueish:splitspin
20k=neon blue:splitspin

then the certain ballast makes them whiter or bluer or yellower
and the story goes on- and on

 

[CHEMCHEF]

Thanks!!!!
Finally an easy to understand expleation of color temp.
A beginner wants a simple explenation that does not go into uneeded detail.

10k=white:splitspin
15k= blueish:splitspin
20k=neon blue:splitspin

then the certain ballast makes them whiter or bluer or yellower
and the story goes on- and on

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

14k Phoenix bulbs: http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/467242-post154.html