Advice MH bulbs

korallenriff · 08-25-2003, 07:56 PM

Hi, All I am replacing bulbs that I bought used They are Hamilton tech 10,000k.how bout some ideas,I would like something more blue.
Thanks

squid · 08-25-2003, 08:04 PM

look at the Aqualine Buschke's 10K lamps, they have the blue of a 13K

Casey · 08-25-2003, 08:14 PM

Hi Korallenriff Welcome to TRT

squid · 08-25-2003, 09:31 PM

oh my goodness, I can't believe I missed a Hello

Welcome to TRT, the friendlest place on the net!!!

korallenriff · 08-25-2003, 10:00 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome!!!

The Aqualine Buschke's looks like a fine choice from what I'v been reading. Also see quite a few deals on 20,000K radium bulb,so I have to wonder why shops are trying to unload them cheap,anyone using that bulb?.Oh BTW my tank is a six foot with two 400 w plus vho's,what about mixing color temps? Thanks again!!!

Geoff · 08-25-2003, 10:22 PM

Welcome to TRT!!!!

i would not mix temps across that large of an expanse. it would be very noticeable. i do not think it would blend well.

G~

tdwyatt · 08-26-2003, 08:57 PM

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Originally posted by Geoff
...I would not mix (color) temps across that large of an expanse. it would be very noticeable. i do not think it would blend well.

Ditto, if you want blue bulbs, go with the sunburst 12kK bulbs, although I still really like the Iwasaki bulbs at 6500 for growth and color them with VHO 03 actinics on icecaps... VERY nice coloration, leaning toward the blue with 4 bulbs vs 3 MH