The Shift is on. Metal Halide Buyer Beware (1 Viewer)

[kris4647]

This is a PSA for those who are bulb shopping..... I bought into the XM10k SE Fad and I'm paying for it [literally] now 6 months later...

The spectrum has shifted towards red. Which puts it below 6500k. Just giving everyone a heads up.

Anyone got $175 I can borrow?

 

[Guest]

What kinda bulbs are you going to switch to now?

 

[Guest]

and what does PSA stand for (I know I shouldn't have to ask and when you tell me, I'll think, oh yea)

 

[Guest]

PSA - Public Service Announcement

I have heard both good and bad about the XM bulbs. Personally I use Ushio 205W 10,000K bulbs over my tank. I have had them for two years (two sets of bulbs, not the same set) and the color is great.

Jim

 

[kris4647]

Dont get me wrong they were awesome while they lasted [PAR + the cool looks] but, I dont want to pay to replace them every six months.

I've done my research and thrown it out the window.

The PAR numbers for the Hamilton 14k's arent that impressive but, I like their look. Scott from village is going to hook me up with a couple.

 

[Guest]

How much is he gonna charge you.
You can get 2 of them shipped to your door for $150.

 

[kris4647]

$54 is the best online price with $9 shipping...

 

[dobber99]

Kris, how can you tell if the bulb has shifted from blue/white to red?

 

[kris4647]

The light coming from the bulb is yellow/red'ish.

Is this a trick question?

 

[dobber99]

Not a trick question. My XM 10k's are almost 6 months old, and I noticed that one bulb is more yellow than the other bulb. I have not seen any adverse effects on the corals yet, even on the more yellow bulb. Have you seen a difference in your corals before switching to a different brand?