christyf5
04-03-2006, 03:23 AM
Finally I get to put my new ushio bulbs to use! I bought them in November and then had some troubles getting the ballasts. I finally bought the ballasts yesterday. They're M59s, originally I wanted the HQI but yet again I am being laid off so its el cheapo ballasts to the rescue!
Anyhoo, on to the pics!!
Iwasaki bulbs on H37 ballasts:
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b365/christyf5/April12006.jpg
Ushio bulbs on M59 ballasts:
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b365/christyf5/april22006ushio.jpg
Hmm, not much of a difference photo wise, but incredibly whiter and brighter in my tank. And my regal tang looks even more purple!! I really should have done this ages ago! :razz:
Now on to the question: so I've switched bulbs. These ushios seem way more "intense". Do I have to acclimate my corals to them, or is it just me that needs the acclimation? :wink:
Anyhoo, on to the pics!!
Iwasaki bulbs on H37 ballasts:
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b365/christyf5/April12006.jpg
Ushio bulbs on M59 ballasts:
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b365/christyf5/april22006ushio.jpg
Hmm, not much of a difference photo wise, but incredibly whiter and brighter in my tank. And my regal tang looks even more purple!! I really should have done this ages ago! :razz:
Now on to the question: so I've switched bulbs. These ushios seem way more "intense". Do I have to acclimate my corals to them, or is it just me that needs the acclimation? :wink: