175w bulb for frag tank ??

[johnr2604]

Alright folks I have a frag tank that I run a 175w SE bulb over. Right now I am using a ushio 10k. I have gotten great results with this bulb but I want to give another bulb a try. Not worried too much about color just PAR and growth (it is a frag tank). I probably shouldn't fix it because it ain't broke. I'm just wanting to experiment with some other bulbs.

So what 175w bulbs have you gotten really good growth with?

 

[mockery]

Talk to Lee (

 

[weaglereefer]

Just put some Iwasaki 15k bulbs in. PAR tests show same PAR as some 250w bulbs and the color is great!

 

[drnecropolis]

Iwasaki 6500k FTW

 

[weaglereefer]

DrNecropolis;445922 wrote: Iwasaki 6500k FTW

If color is of absolutely no concern whatsoever, then +1 :up:

 

[glxtrix]

I'd say go with the Iwasaki 15K if you want the best growth with decent color. I personally fear going a 6500 route because it's just god awful to look at....again, that's my opinion. I currently run the Reeflux 12K on my tank and love them I only made the switch because the I simply didn't need as high of PAR anymore. Those are the only two bulbs I've used and honestly...think those are the only two worth while to use.