Phoenix 250W 14K DE Bulb

zazzoo · #1 02-22-2009, 09:42 AM

is it true that the Phoenix 250W 14K DE Bulb is the same bulb as the 14k aquaconnect ?

sphelps · #2 02-22-2009, 02:40 PM

Whatigot · #3 02-23-2009, 04:23 PM

sanjay joshi did a compartive analysis on these two bulbs and found them to be virtually identical...

same bulb?
maybe not, same output?
yah mon.

I run a couple phoenix' myself.

zazzoo · #4 02-23-2009, 05:08 PM

how you liking them ?
i didnt like mine at first... gave it 1 week and it went from super blue to crisp white with a hint of blue

I LIKE ........ plus they are so bright

Borderjumper · #5 02-23-2009, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by zazzoo

is it true that the Phoenix 250W 14K DE Bulb is the same bulb as the 14k aquaconnect ?

I say no. I run side by side tanks of the same depth. One has an AquaConnect and the other a Phoenix. The AquaConnect at least to my eye is much brighter and the phoenix looks to be a tiny bit bluer. Bulbs are about the same age.

SeaHorse_Fanatic · #6 02-23-2009, 05:51 PM

I have both AC 250 & Phoenix 250 and like them both a lot. They are similar in specs but ACs are made in Germany & Phoenix are made in Japan. Phoenix are also at least 1/3 cheaper. I have old Aquaconnects over my reef but will replace with less expensive bulbs (including Phoenix) but still 14000ks.

Anthony

Whatigot · #7 02-23-2009, 05:52 PM

this is a very well known article, I couldn't find it but will keep looking but if anyone has a link, please post it.

Sanjays analysis did show that they were identical.

Borderjumper · #8 02-23-2009, 06:10 PM

I see enough differance that I will replace the Phoenix with an AquaConnect when the time comes.

Whatigot · #9 02-23-2009, 06:13 PM

you might wanna check that article before you go blow the extra dough...
I'll try and find it to post 4 you...

Borderjumper · #10 02-23-2009, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Whatigot

you might wanna check that article before you go blow the extra dough...
I'll try and find it to post 4 you...

Thanks.. But Ive seen it. Im not going by PAR im going by what my eye sees and I just like the look of AC bulbs better. AC's are like $50 more, but when you factor that over the life of the bulb it makes little differance to me. I like what I like