I bought a new bulb
 

And Ms. "I hate yellow" likes it !! :cool:

As you know, I'm limited on bulb selection because I have CHEAP ballasts.... :lol:

Anyway, if this one burns in as good as it looks right now, I'm in for the two more. Then I think I'll pull out the 4 x 55w pc's, run the MH parallel and shoot in some actinic for polish.

http://www.hydroponics.com/light/sun_cool.htm

The spectral analysis is interesting in comparison to the Iwasaki, which didn't work at all for me.......not that I understand it, but comments please ! :mrgreen:

Looks good to me.
Where did you get them from and what kinda color do they put out(visually)?

Bumper Crop - it is burning very much bright white. Maybe a tinge of yellow, but you know me. :razz:

I've been trying to get a decent pic, but it keeps showing up the green algae on my back glass...doh...I'll work on that tomorrow :lol:

Cool! How much were they and what wattage did you pick up?

$100 for the 250W. He was very nice to let me try a couple bulbs and take them back with no restocking charge. This one I think is a keeper, but...now I need to reach the back of the tank....

Did you also try one of the "Aquarium Deluxe" bulbs?

Wait, of course you did...

:redface:

Nope. Didn't need to yet. :lol:

It was the next try tho... :razz:

Man....I can't believe how things are reacting..
:eek:

Less yellow than the Iwasaki? Lets see some pictures :wink:

Yes Deb, lets see some pics :biggrin:
Not like your reef looks great already :wink:

http://www.members.shaw.ca/beans666/BulbDSC00001_rs.JPG

And this one here just for a funny: :biggrin:

http://www.members.shaw.ca/beans666/Yellow.JPG