250 14000k Phoenix vs radium 20000k

[angel]

Ok guys I need to replace my bulbs on my sps tank and I have a question for everyone which bulbs would you get the 250 watts 14000 k Phoenix or the 20000k radiums ?

 

[CoralShop]

20k ushio (or is it 22k?)

 

[gixxer600]

I used radium 250w and loved the color, but then again i also ran blue T-5 as supplement as well. I like the blue look. Radiums by themselves have a really good look

 

[declanisadog]

I am using phoenix currently and love it, but i haven't used radiums

 

[chefrepo]

Radiums.

 

[acroholic]

You probably would be fine with either. I have used Radium 250s and 400s SEs and love them, but have not used the 150. I have used the Phoenix 250 DE and liked it a lot as well.

 

[ralph atl]

Radiums

 

[stacy22]

I am on the Radium bandwagon as well. I love the color.

 

[wineman]

Atlanta Aquarium;896895 wrote: Radium 20k will give you a more blue looks. I like the look of my corals under the Radium more so than the Pheonix.
You might want to try the 400w bulb if the color is what you are looking for.

Have to agree with the other posts above: Color, growth & just the right blue levels for me.

400w Radium

++++++

 

[chris s]

Another vote for radiums. I don't know what ballast you have but realize that radiums look a little different on an electronic ballast. An electronic HQI ballast will fire them but they will be a touch more blue. Most people actually like the look. It's a personal choice. I ran mine with a bluewave 7 magnetic ballast and they were just a bit more white/crisp than with an electronic ballast. Both will work and have a proven record of good results.

I have a pair of 250w radiums that have about three months of use on the shelf. If you want to try them pm me. We'll work something out.