KarenM Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 I know we've discussed this before, but I can't find the thread. I'm going to try running only two 250W MH bulbs, with no actinics. What's your favorite 250W MH bulb that has a good blue tint to bring out the colors, but still gives reasonable growth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+dapettit Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 (edited) We just bought 2 SPS (brand name) 250W SPS bulbs and love them. We are also running with out atinics. . . The full tank shoot use as my avatar was taken with 2 XM 10K's. Great for photos but not enough blue for my taste. Dave- Edited February 4, 2008 by dapettit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenM Posted February 4, 2008 Author Share Posted February 4, 2008 Canyou get those locally, or do you order them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+dapettit Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 (edited) I ordered them through RCA on Monday and had them in my hands Friday after work. $59.95 ea. They may have some in stock or call some of the LFS here in town. You're welcome to come by and take a look at them. . . LMK Edited February 4, 2008 by dapettit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 If you like the more blue hue- SPS 14k are realy blue, the 11k look pretty good also just not as much blue. 250w-400w Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bmwaaron Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Karen are you running DE or SE bulbs? If your running DE bulbs I sware by Phoenix 14k but they are only a DE bulb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entropy Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I like the CoralVue 20k bulb. It is really more like a 14k bulb. So far the growth is not that great, but the color is nice. They are $59 which is in my price range. The XM 10k is too white, as well as the Ushio 10k. Those are all I have tried in 250w versions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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