Colour difference between phoenix 14000k and geisman 14500k mh bulbs
 

I just changed out my 250 watt phoenix bulbs for geismans since the phoenix are now discontinued and I noticed a definite difference in colour spectrum, the 12 month old phoenix bulbs appeared to be bluer. Has anyone else noticed this, as I was expecting the opposite.

What the Phoenix bulbs are discontinued????

I always preferred the bluer look of the Phoenix over the Geismann's.

Didn't hear about Phoenix being discontinued. You MH guys/gals better track down some on Amazon or Ebay and stock up if you use Phoenix bulbs.

j and l no longer can get them, they show up as backorder on the website and after talking to them they are not likely to get anymore in.

Lots on ebay.com.

Lots on reef supplies to.

I may have to stock up possibly a little later in the year.

I've tried quite a few 14K bulbs over the years and have stuck with Phoenix because as you said, they are the bluest of the bunch (that I've tired). Sadly it is true, they are discontinued :-( I stocked up on a few during this past holiday season. Still trying to source some more where I find pockets of stock left :lol:

I'm not too pleased about them either. I bought enough Phoenix to last the next two years plus a pair of Geisemann out of curiosity. They are relatively yellow like you say but I'm reluctant to buy even more Phoenix... it has already been an expensive couple of weeks.

Have you tried the XM bulbs? What are your thoughts?