Best 150w 20k de mh bulb?

[dailydriven911]

I'm currently using the sunpod 14k stock bulb and I'm happy but I supplement with actinics and I don't want to. What is my best option? I heard the coralvue 20k is pretty good but I'd like to get others opinions on what bulb to buy. What manufacturer makes the best 20k 150 watt bulb that produces the most par. Pics would help as well.

Thanks,

Jayson

 

[dailydriven911]

Nobody?

 

[Herefishyfishy]

Was the wording of your question. 20K means fairly low PAR. The Coralvue 10K has similar color to many 14-15K bulbs and a decent PAR. If you want PAR, go with 10K XMs

Sanjay did a study and it has been posted here. Suspect you could find it with a search.

http://www.reeffrontiers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71

 

[dailydriven911]

Hey Mike thanks for the help. I did look over sanjays website but I really want 20k or similar. I know I'm sacrificing some par but want to know what 20k bulb has the best par.

-Jayson

 

[salmonslayer]

Hay pal ,I'am running reeflux 12k on one tank and xm 20s on the other. Bet you cant tell the dif. Other than the price . and there 400watt.

 

[dailydriven911]

I've made up my mind. I'm going w/ the coralvue 20k. Thanks guys!

 

[dhnguyen]

Phoenix 14K best par for such a blue looking bulb

 

[dailydriven911]

Thanks I actually just ordered one