14,000k or 20,000k?

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I am wanting to switch out my 10,000k halide bulbs for a bluer look. I have ATI Blue Plus accents and I like the look of those when only they are on. Should I get 14k or 20k bulbs?
 
14K Phoenix is one of my favorite Halides. You would also like the look of Radiums I bet. (20K)
 
+1 on the Phoenix. The radiums IMO have the best color but are horrible for growth. The Phoenix is the best color and growth I've used and I used a lot of 150w mh bulbs.
 
Well I have the AquaticLife HID fixture. Not sure if there are any other HID bulbs or if anything else would fit. Their brand has 14k and 20k replacements though.
 
I loved the colors i got from radium, but the growth and colors from phoenix are too good to pass up personally.
 
I had that same light fixture at 1 point and they actually sell the Ushio hid bulbs for 89$ instead of the AL for 49 online just do a search and you will find them. Since usio has a much crisper white to their bulbs I used the 20k and actually had great color/growth.
 

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