GE 9325°K bulbs w/ pics

Gomer · 12-23-2003, 01:01 AM

I just got my bulbs from Atlanta lights (see This Thread

They were packed really well and the price was definately right.

Here are some pics (IGNORE the aquascape...I just did a major hack job, so it looks unbalanced and needs to grow back)
1) 5000K/6700L

2)5000k/GE

3)6700k/GE

4)GE/GE

Aftica · 12-23-2003, 01:05 AM

Can you have the gourami stay still so I can see the light a bit better? :twisted:

I can see the difference - the first one is definatly yellow - I like the third option the best for "pleasing my eye" - the 6700k/GE combo.

Wasserpest · 12-23-2003, 01:35 AM

It sure brings out the reds! Big difference to the first image. I originally used only 5000K bulbs over my tank, and I hated the yellow/green tint. I wish they would have these GE bulbs as T8 32W version.

m.lemay · 12-23-2003, 01:47 AM

I won't use anything else but the 9325k GE bulb anymore. Once you've had em, everything else is second best, IMO.

Marcel

Momotaro · 12-23-2003, 02:56 AM

I agree with you, Aftica. I run my set up with a combination of the GE 9325s and the 6700s. I like the mix.

Mike

Joe Schmoe · 12-23-2003, 03:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Momotaro

I agree with you, Aftica. I run my set up with a combination of the GE 9325s and the 6700s. I like the mix.

Mike

This will be my setup as well. However, I'll be running two 96W 6700, and two 55W 9325s. I'll be sure to post pics once I purchase and receive the ballasts for the 55 watt bulbs.

They'll be in this configuration...

___________________---------------------
----------------- ______________________

55W= "------"
96W= "_____"

Ace · 12-23-2003, 04:36 AM

Talking about lights, what does the tube colours has to do?I saw red tube,blue tube and white tube in LFS. Do each of them has their own speciality?

GulfCoastAquarian · 12-23-2003, 02:00 PM

Are you talking about the PSL Power Compact bulbs, Ace? If so, they are pretty good. The Red and White tube is supposed to be a good Plant Growth bulb, but they're still not quite as good as the GE9325K bulbs. Much better than any conventional "daylight" bulb.

jerseyjay · 12-24-2003, 02:33 PM

Great combo Goomer.

FYI,
I'm very pleased with 6700K / 8800K combination as well.

**Raul-7** · 12-24-2003, 08:37 PM

Do they make them in a 96w version? Should I just overdrive the 55w verion on my 96w ballast? :?

Rex Grigg · 12-25-2003, 02:13 AM

Nope. They only come in 55 watt. And you might overdrive them for a few days.

05dr · 12-25-2003, 05:11 PM

any suggestions for which bulbs complement the 9325k GE bulb the best?
5000k
5300k
6700k
8800k
10000k
50:50
i bolded the three i would be most interested to hear your comments on. thanks.
ryan

malkore · 12-25-2003, 05:32 PM

I run 6700 and 8800 on my tank now, but I (supposedly) have 2 9325K's on order.
I really like the look of 8800's, and since one ballast is square pin, I can't use 4 9325's without dropping a chunk of change to convert it to straight pin, so I'll probably be mixing 8800 and 9325 down the road when my 6700 dies.

**Raul-7** · 12-25-2003, 07:39 PM

So do they make any bulbs that are in the 8800k to 9325k range that are 96w?

Rex Grigg · 12-26-2003, 04:58 AM

I would go with straight 9325k bulbs.

Raul-7, I doubt it. I know you can get a 10,000k bulb. But the bulbs made in the 96 watt CF range are pretty limited in number. But I did find some 8800k bulbs at www.petsolutions.com that are made by CustomSeaLife

12-23-2003, 01:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
Aftica Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Newfoundland, Canada Posts: 339	Can you have the gourami stay still so I can see the light a bit better? :twisted: I can see the difference - the first one is definatly yellow - I like the third option the best for "pleasing my eye" - the 6700k/GE combo. __________________ Another Flaming Toy I Cannot Afford! Eheim Pimp Member # 112 77 Gallons - 3 WPG DIY Hood - 100% Flourite substrate - Eheim Pro II 2028 - Eheim Ecco 2231 - Eheim Surface Extractor - Coral Life 9W TurboTwist UV Sterilizer - Pressurized CO2 system - Aqua Medic Co2 Reactor 1000 - Milwaukee pH controller and regulator - 2 x 150w Ebo-Jäger Heaters

12-23-2003, 01:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
Wasserpest Born to be mild (View User Tanks) PTrader: (72/100%) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 10,576	It sure brings out the reds! Big difference to the first image. I originally used only 5000K bulbs over my tank, and I hated the yellow/green tint. I wish they would have these GE bulbs as T8 32W version. __________________ All my tanks Cheap Autodosing Cheap Water Change Cheap Filter Acrylic Filter Pipes The Wasser-Controller

12-23-2003, 01:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
m.lemay Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (9/100%) Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Naugatuck, CT. Posts: 2,647	I won't use anything else but the 9325k GE bulb anymore. Once you've had em, everything else is second best, IMO. Marcel __________________ FILSTAR Pimp #2 75 gal heavily planted,50/50 Black beauty,Eco-complete substrate, Pressurised CO2 with solenoid, ph controller, AB Reactor 1000, 330 watts 9325K GE PC lighting,Ehiem Liquidoser, 2-Filstar xp3 canisters.

12-23-2003, 02:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
Momotaro Doesn't like Kool-Aid (View User Tanks) PTrader: (45/100%) Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Hawthorne, New Jersey Posts: 8,599	I agree with you, Aftica. I run my set up with a combination of the GE 9325s and the 6700s. I like the mix. Mike __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

12-23-2003, 04:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
Ace Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Penang,Malaysia Posts: 336	Talking about lights, what does the tube colours has to do?I saw red tube,blue tube and white tube in LFS. Do each of them has their own speciality? __________________ New Tank! 80 g, Eheim Pro II w Hagen Surface Skimmer, TetraTec IN-1000, JBL Aquabasis and Sand subtrate, 1st 40w Lighting: 40W Marine Glo 2nd 80w Lighting: 2 40W Power Glo 3rd 80w Lighting: 2 40W Aqua Glo Whole set of Azoo fertilizers 3.8 kg Pressurized co2 tank

12-23-2003, 01:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
Gomer Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,034	I just got my bulbs from Atlanta lights (see This Thread They were packed really well and the price was definately right. Here are some pics (IGNORE the aquascape...I just did a major hack job, so it looks unbalanced and needs to grow back) 1) 5000K/6700L 2)5000k/GE 3)6700k/GE 4)GE/GE

12-23-2003, 02:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
GulfCoastAquarian ///M (View User Tanks) PTrader: (5/100%) Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 3,574	Are you talking about the PSL Power Compact bulbs, Ace? If so, they are pretty good. The Red and White tube is supposed to be a good Plant Growth bulb, but they're still not quite as good as the GE9325K bulbs. Much better than any conventional "daylight" bulb. __________________ - Sam P - plantedtanker in limbo - all tanks currently in storage

12-24-2003, 02:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
jerseyjay Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (5/100%) Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: North Jersey Posts: 312	Great combo Goomer. FYI, I'm very pleased with 6700K / 8800K combination as well. __________________ Regards, Jay from www.greenstouch.com

12-24-2003, 08:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
Raul-7 Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lomita, CA Posts: 1,585	Do they make them in a 96w version? Should I just overdrive the 55w verion on my 96w ballast? :?

12-25-2003, 02:13 AM	#11 (permalink)
Rex Grigg Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (65/100%) Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland Orygun Posts: 9,598	Nope. They only come in 55 watt. And you might overdrive them for a few days. __________________ The Original Custom CO2 Regulator Dry Ferts Link to my Guide Purveyor of the Brutal Truth In Heaven We Were Formed... In Hell We Were Trained... On Earth We Were Released... United States Marine Corps!

12-25-2003, 05:11 PM	#12 (permalink)
05dr Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 28	any suggestions for which bulbs complement the 9325k GE bulb the best? 5000k 5300k 6700k 8800k 10000k 50:50 i bolded the three i would be most interested to hear your comments on. thanks. ryan

12-25-2003, 05:32 PM	#13 (permalink)
malkore Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 2,165	I run 6700 and 8800 on my tank now, but I (supposedly) have 2 9325K's on order. I really like the look of 8800's, and since one ballast is square pin, I can't use 4 9325's without dropping a chunk of change to convert it to straight pin, so I'll probably be mixing 8800 and 9325 down the road when my 6700 dies. __________________ Malkore Filstar XP2 PIMP #3 Visit my aquarium pages - see specs on my tanks, and photos of how they've evolved

12-25-2003, 07:39 PM	#14 (permalink)
Raul-7 Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lomita, CA Posts: 1,585	So do they make any bulbs that are in the 8800k to 9325k range that are 96w?

12-26-2003, 04:58 AM	#15 (permalink)
Rex Grigg Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (65/100%) Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland Orygun Posts: 9,598	I would go with straight 9325k bulbs. Raul-7, I doubt it. I know you can get a 10,000k bulb. But the bulbs made in the 96 watt CF range are pretty limited in number. But I did find some 8800k bulbs at www.petsolutions.com that are made by CustomSeaLife __________________ The Original Custom CO2 Regulator Dry Ferts Link to my Guide Purveyor of the Brutal Truth In Heaven We Were Formed... In Hell We Were Trained... On Earth We Were Released... United States Marine Corps!

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