Best JBJ HQ Bulb?

[juicemonkey]

I have a 28 gallon JBJ HQ nano with the stock bulb. I really dont like the colors the bulb gives off so I am looking for a replacement. Need a recommendation. I want growth and the good color.

 

[Mr E Wrasse]

I've tried 3 different bulbs in my JBJ 28 and I like the Ushio 20K... I would also recommend installing the nanotuners.com powercompact retrofits... it's really nice to get the dusk/dawn effect

 

[CSJIII]

I have a 28 gallon JBJ HQ nano with the stock bulb. I really dont like the colors the bulb gives off so I am looking for a replacement. Need a recommendation. I want growth and the good color.

I have the same system and after a year on the stock bulb I replaced it with a Phoenix 14k. Its bluer and since I have had it in, about 6 weeks, a ton of extra growth and great color. Word to the wise, when you do install a new bulb, turn your lights back an hour or 2 for the first week. I had a bad hair algae problem that I fought and I think it was due to the new lighting. Good luck!

 

[juicemonkey]

I have the same system and after a year on the stock bulb I replaced it with a Phoenix 14k. Its bluer and since I have had it in, about 6 weeks, a ton of extra growth and great color. Word to the wise, when you do install a new bulb, turn your lights back an hour or 2 for the first week. I had a bad hair algae problem that I fought and I think it was due to the new lighting. Good luck!

where did you get it at and how much?

 

[CSJIII]

Premium aquatics...$55

 

[Jacobnano]

Phoenix 14k. Get it from TB Aquatics.

 

[ReeferBen]

I have the JBJ 28hqi and used a few bulbs in it. I wanted the pheonix but my lfs doesnt sell it. My last change was from ushio 20k to reeflux 20k and I do like the reflux better, its a bit more blue.

 

[bkoppes]

Have had the stock bulb, then Ushio 20k, now radium 20k, got it at Marine Depot. Expensive but well worth it. Also have the actinic supplement retrofit, awesome.

 

[Dylan]

I've tried phoenix... Radium is the best. RADIUM IS THE BEST.

 

[juicemonkey]

Radium..is that the one? If so where can I get it for cheap?

 

[marclwheeler]

I love the look i get from a Ice Cap 150w 20k... w/ their 175w electronic ballast... sick... PM if you wanna know how to do the mod... it is a lil challenging

 

[XCrunnr36]

my vote still stands for the phoenix. great bang for your buck.

 

[Ericm1205]

i have had the ushio 20k which is nice, but if you want blue, radium is the best you can have.