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zazzoo
02-22-2009, 09:42 AM
is it true that the Phoenix 250W 14K DE Bulb is the same bulb as the 14k aquaconnect ?

sphelps
02-22-2009, 02:40 PM
yes

Whatigot
02-23-2009, 04:23 PM
sanjay joshi did a compartive analysis on these two bulbs and found them to be virtually identical...

same bulb?
maybe not, same output?
yah mon.

I run a couple phoenix' myself.

zazzoo
02-23-2009, 05:08 PM
how you liking them ?
i didnt like mine at first... gave it 1 week and it went from super blue to crisp white with a hint of blue :D I LIKE ........ plus they are so bright

Borderjumper
02-23-2009, 05:27 PM
is it true that the Phoenix 250W 14K DE Bulb is the same bulb as the 14k aquaconnect ?


I say no. I run side by side tanks of the same depth. One has an AquaConnect and the other a Phoenix. The AquaConnect at least to my eye is much brighter and the phoenix looks to be a tiny bit bluer. Bulbs are about the same age.

SeaHorse_Fanatic
02-23-2009, 05:51 PM
I have both AC 250 & Phoenix 250 and like them both a lot. They are similar in specs but ACs are made in Germany & Phoenix are made in Japan. Phoenix are also at least 1/3 cheaper. I have old Aquaconnects over my reef but will replace with less expensive bulbs (including Phoenix) but still 14000ks.

Anthony

Whatigot
02-23-2009, 05:52 PM
this is a very well known article, I couldn't find it but will keep looking but if anyone has a link, please post it.

Sanjays analysis did show that they were identical.

Borderjumper
02-23-2009, 06:10 PM
I see enough differance that I will replace the Phoenix with an AquaConnect when the time comes.

Whatigot
02-23-2009, 06:13 PM
you might wanna check that article before you go blow the extra dough...
I'll try and find it to post 4 you...

Borderjumper
02-23-2009, 06:20 PM
you might wanna check that article before you go blow the extra dough...
I'll try and find it to post 4 you...

Thanks.. But Ive seen it. Im not going by PAR im going by what my eye sees and I just like the look of AC bulbs better. AC's are like $50 more, but when you factor that over the life of the bulb it makes little differance to me. I like what I like:mrgreen:

Whatigot
02-23-2009, 06:25 PM
well hey, if there is one thing reefers love, it's needlessly spending money:lol:

zazzoo
02-23-2009, 06:34 PM
do ac make de bulbs ? ... i read somewhere that you couldnt get de 250w bulbs .... can only get them in phoenix .... ??? i donno im confused now LOL

Whatigot
02-23-2009, 07:47 PM
http://www.jlaquatics.com/phpstore/store_pages/product-info.php?product_ID=lb-ha2514
http://oceanaquatics.com/store/product/2463/Phoenix-250W-14K-DE-Bulb/

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