20000k halide bulbs?

[2bafish]

Any recommendations for 20000k bulbs. I am replacing my current 14000k bulbs and I want more blue in the tank. Anyone have success or like a certain brand?

[Aquattro]

What wattage? for 400w, I think Radiums are the best you can get. The 250s seem to have a different color, I don't like them as much.

[2bafish]

They are 250 watt DE bulbs

[Aquattro]

They are 250 watt DE bulbs

Not sure what's available. I know someone that tried the Ushio as replacements for the Phoenix 14k and hated them.

[Borderjumper]

I used Geissman (spelling isn't right) 20k and found them quite nice.

[PFoster]

Phoenix 14k are my fav HQI lamps!

They are much more blue (more like a 20k) on an electronic ballast.

[Borderjumper]

Phoenix 14k are my fav HQI lamps!

They are much more blue (more like a 20k) on an electronic ballast.
I don't think they come in 250w de tho.. If they do.. GET THOSE :)

[Mandosh]

I don't think they come in 250w de tho.. If they do.. GET THOSE :)

They sure do...

http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/lb-h2514p/Phoenix+250W+14000K+Metal+Halide+Bulb+-+HQI+Double-Ended.html

[George]

Phoenix 14K comes only in DE. I am using them on electronic ballasts and loving the color. I wish they come in SE also so I can use them on my other tank that only has SE fixture.

[Mandosh]

Phoenix 14K comes only in DE. I am using them on electronic ballasts and loving the color. I wish they come in SE also so I can use them on my other tank that only has SE fixture.

Pheonix 14K Mogul (http://premiumaquatics.com/aquatic-supplies/14K-250SE-PH.html)

[2bafish]

Thats what i have at the moment. But i don't think they are blue enough for me. I use vertex ballasts.

[PFoster]

The XM 20k have a more purple/pink hue to them compared to the Phoenix but I wouldnt say they are more blue. At least not for me when I had them side by side on the coralvue ballasts.

If you want more blue then I would suggest some LED suplimentation.