05XRunner Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I hate Coralife bulbs..I had a Coralife 20k and it looked more like a 10k..I loved the Phoenix bulbs I use to have..plus they have GREAT PAR Link to comment
Lebowski_ Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share Posted February 17, 2009 Here is the tank, and the lighting situation: I would love to be rid of the Glass Tops and the PC retros. Link to comment
05XRunner Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 that brace looks pretty thin..and the fixture looks pretty big..I dont think it would make a huge difference if you just put teh light in the middle of the tank. Link to comment
Scott Riemer Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I don't have anything to compare it to, but I really like my Phoenix 14K in my 150W Sunpod. Link to comment
Lebowski_ Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share Posted February 17, 2009 The brace is decieving. Remember there is still a 1''-1.5'' piece that holds the glass on either side. Link to comment
coralcor Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 dont take it out. i have a rely old 55 tank. and it bows out like crazy. dont use that tank..any more Link to comment
Lebowski_ Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 Got another MH pendent. So what do you guys think? Switch the bulbs or add an actinic strip? Only have $ for one right now. Link to comment
Scott Riemer Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 What bulbs? I don't have anything to compare it to, but I really like my Phoenix 14K in my 150W Sunpod. Link to comment
Lebowski_ Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 Ugly Coralife 14ks Will Phoenix 14ks really be that much better? Or should I just get the actinics? Link to comment
Scott Riemer Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I'll try tomorrow to get a good picture of my tank with the Phoenix. It's just the right amount of blue if you ask me. Link to comment
Lebowski_ Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 So Scott, does that mean that I can ditch the actinics? The set up I have not is clean, I would like to avoid adding more wattage and more clutter to the tank. Will the corals be healthy? Will 14k give the corals enough higher spectrum light to be healthy? Thanks for your time guys. Link to comment
Scott Riemer Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I had a lot of people recommend the bulb to me for color and growth. I haven't had it long enough to give you personal testimony other than the color. Link to comment
Lebowski_ Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 I am sold. Will be placing the order next week: http://www.aquacave.com/phoenix-150w-14000...-ended-398.html Link to comment
Scott Riemer Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Hellolights has them for $59.95 free shipping. Not sure what aquacave is charging you for shipping? Link to comment
Lebowski_ Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 I don't believe HelloLights ships to Canada. Link to comment
Scott Riemer Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I don't believe HelloLights ships to Canada. Oh, duh for me...I forgot you're not in US. Link to comment
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