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atcguy · #1 02-27-2006, 03:16 PM

Not yellow at all I am using the actinics, Put it this way the hamiltons that came with my reef-star pendents were turning very yellow when I switched over, So maybe thats w hy these seem so nice. I think the bulb life is greater to with the german bulbs. sure brings out better color!!!

digital-audiophile · #2 02-27-2006, 03:52 PM

They are super bright, you are right, but with that brightness it was drowning out my actinics. I'm using a 10k venture now which is bluish to start and with the actinics I think is perfect

I'm keeping my Giesemann as a back up bulb.

mr_alberta · #3 02-27-2006, 04:15 PM

Greg, you might like the 20K AB Bulb. Just something to consider the next time you replace bulbs. The Hamilton 14K is also probably another bulb that you'd like.

Bob I · #4 02-27-2006, 04:22 PM

I use the 150W Gieseman 14500K Megachrome Coral bulb. It is the best bulb I have ever owned. I no longer use any actinics.

digital-audiophile · #5 02-27-2006, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mr_alberta

Greg, you might like the 20K AB Bulb. Just something to consider the next time you replace bulbs. The Hamilton 14K is also probably another bulb that you'd like.

What is the par like on the 20k. Where do you get these bulbs from? Online I would assume? I've actually been waiting for oceans here in calgary to get in some stock of 250w EVC bulbs, they have a 14k on their SPS tank and it is amazing.

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I use the 150W Gieseman 14500K Megachrome Coral bulb. It is the best bulb I have ever owned. I no longer use any actinics.

- Bob, that's one of the reason why I thought I might have a "faulty" bulb. I remeber seeing your light when I was at you place and remembered how nice it was and how happy you were with it. That is one of the reasons I ordered the Giesemann bulb when I bought my halide pendant.