20k halides

[bv_reefer]

ok heres the info i could get off the front, the sticker says VS at the top, and there made in japan, and on the bottom it says vassloh schwabe inc. also the ballasts are a light grey aluminum housing, thanx again

[NateL]

If that is the "fixture" from me then it would be the bulbs, they are 20k but cheapies. Those were $20 ebay bulbs from reefshops.

[Stones]

I know that ballasts will also make a huge difference. I run 20K single ended bulbs on a HQI ballast meant for double ended bulbs. The SE bulbs run a little hotter on the HQI ballast than would the intended DE bulbs and in turn, the colour gets shifted down by a few K. My 20K's look to me more like a 13-14K bulb.

[bv_reefer]

ya thats a good way too describe them, kind of close to 14k, next ones are double ended 14k hamiltons. on the other hand my corals are doing great under them, great color and growth so no complaints, just was kinda going for a nice blue hue, thanx again for the quick replys guys

[KrazyKuch]

what brand of of and how old are they??