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I know this has probably been discussed before but I am thinking of switching to Radiums. Does the differance justify the higher cost?
Mugul socket- cannot beat reeflux 12k.
De HQI- Jebo/ Odysea, makes bulbs comparable to ushio, for like $20.
IMO: Radiums suck.
What I do not like about them
1.) They only fire on particular ballasts
2.) Corals at the bottom of my 24" tall tank are losing color
3.) The bulb is small. About 3" smaller than my Reflux
The only think I like about it is the color. After the life of these are gone, 4 more months, I will be changing back to Reflux.
I've seen TONS of different combo's in person (probably 75-100 different tanks) and I have to say my two favorite lighting setups are:
250w = DE Phoenix
400w = SE Radium
I'll be going with Radiums on my new tank.
I've also read the stats on par and both of these bulbs have great par #'s.
After asking hundreds of questions myself, the majority are happy they switched over to them.
What ballast you use and what you're comparing them to would help. Also, what wattage Radium...
I think the radiums are a little to blue IMP...I like the look of the 12k reeflux more white!
IMO: Radiums suck.
What I do not like about them
1.) They only fire on particular ballasts
2.) Corals at the bottom of my 24" tall tank are losing color
3.) The bulb is small. About 3" smaller than my Reflux
The only think I like about it is the color. After the life of these are gone, 4 more months, I will be changing back to Reflux.