Opinions on Aqualine 20k DE Bulbs

H20cooled · 08-23-2005, 02:47 PM

I'm wanting to add some more color to my SPS corals and I know that a 20k setup will help. I currently have a 250w 10k Ushio DE on my 50G tank now and I'm thinking about adding another DE setup to it. I was wondering what people think of the Aqualine 20k DE bulbs and if it will benifit me or not? Or would I be better off going with another 10k? In addition to the 10k bulb I also have 3 24w T5 actinic and 1 24w T5 aqua (looks more white).

Thanx,

Rich

DSB · 08-23-2005, 03:14 PM

I just got a 20K DE and it's to blue for me, I put the 10K back in, I am going to try a 15K I think I,ll like that.

sanblas · 08-23-2005, 03:34 PM

try and find those 'phoenix' bulbs, krux is running them, great color, closest Ive seen to my favorite which is the overdriven radiums, but those are spendy since they dont last long when you overdrive them. I think these bulbs are pretty cheap too.

H20cooled · 08-23-2005, 04:08 PM

Thanx for the feedback, I'm getting the Aqualine 20k DE bulb for now since I can get with a frag trade and I don't have to fork out any $$$.

DSB,
The 20k bulb will be mixed with my 10k bulb which I'm hoping will give me a nice mix of color.

rude944 · 08-23-2005, 05:50 PM

It would be better to get two different bulbs, as this would cover any of the spectrum not already covered by the 10k... that's my 2 cents. But hell, you have another Reef Optix III good to go, why not?

H20cooled · 08-23-2005, 06:32 PM

Thats what I plan to do, I figure a 10k and a 20k would give me a nice coverage of spectrums.

Rich