Which bulb.

[jiffy176]

I've just got my 150w Arcadia MH set up but i'm not too happy with the bulb and have seen that other prefer the coralvue or blv 14k bulbs.

Those who use these bulbs please can you give me your thoughts as to which may be best in your opinion.

Cheers

[Cyno]

Steve,

Was the bub supplied the arcadia 14k or 10k???

[MarineManMercer]

I also have the arcadia MH and i use 2 blv 20ks along with 1 marine white and 1 blue tube.It gives a nice blue spectrum but not to much as the marine white gives the right balance.If i had a decent camera i would let you see a pic .

Trevor

[simon garratt]

Moved to relevant forum

[jiffy176]

Came with the 14K Damo but lots have people have suggested that other makes of 14k give a much better light output

Anyone else got any experience with these.
cheers

[Cyno]

Steve,
http://www.reeflightinginfo.arvixe.com/
link is for sanjay joshie's website on par comparison on bulbs and ballasts etc, for an easy to digest explanation Kim is probably the best man to ask, but ultimately it will come down personal taste vs performance best way is too look at others bulbs and see what you like the look of.
(bear in mind whether they have been supplemted with t5's to adjust the appearence.)

In fact an excellent opportunity for peeps on here to post pics of the their display with a little line stating:

wattage
make
kelvin
and age

it won't be the same as in person (and there are alot of variables that could effect the appearence) but could give people an idea of what appearence different brands give

(I would start, but in the process of my rebuild!!!)