ADA 8000K 150w HQI Bulb (picture)

sunkyokim · 04-07-2006, 01:11 AM

I have an aquapod (24 gallon). Its currently lit with 2-32W 6500k/10000k Power compact bulbs, but ive decided to get crazy and put a 150w HQI fixture on the tank. I purchased the 20" 150W Sunpod HQI lamp (with 12 Moonlight LEDs) but it comes with a 14,000k bulb. I want to change out the bulb but its really hard finding a 6500k bulb for this HQI fixture. I did, though, come across this 8000K bulb by ADA and wanted to get some opinions on it. Your suggestions and comments are GREATLY appreciated! thank you!

Regards,

Sun Kim

**Jason Baliban** · 04-07-2006, 01:26 AM

Jeff Senske from www.aquariumdesigngroup.com swears by them..... They are specifically designed for plants. I cant see how you can go wrong. I plan to use them in the future myself. You can get them at www.adgshop.com

jB

mrbelvedere · 04-07-2006, 02:04 AM

150 watts of halide on a 24 gallon? Insane. Which is why I like it. Please do a journal, I want to see that bad boy in action.

Stan the Man · 04-07-2006, 02:32 AM

Actually, I found 14,000K HQI bulbs look pretty good... almost like pure sunlight. Have you tried the bulb out yet? I've posted a pic showing my tank lit with 14,000K (Coralife brand):

http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/li...-mh-bulbs.html

Momotaro · 04-07-2006, 02:32 AM

I am with mrb! I want to see that aquarium journal!

Mike

04-07-2006, 01:11 AM	#1
sunkyokim Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (11/100%) Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: los angeles, ca Posts: 175	ADA 8000K 150w HQI Bulb (picture) I have an aquapod (24 gallon). Its currently lit with 2-32W 6500k/10000k Power compact bulbs, but ive decided to get crazy and put a 150w HQI fixture on the tank. I purchased the 20" 150W Sunpod HQI lamp (with 12 Moonlight LEDs) but it comes with a 14,000k bulb. I want to change out the bulb but its really hard finding a 6500k bulb for this HQI fixture. I did, though, come across this 8000K bulb by ADA and wanted to get some opinions on it. Your suggestions and comments are GREATLY appreciated! thank you! Regards, Sun Kim

04-07-2006, 01:26 AM	#2
Jason Baliban Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (90/100%) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Phoenixville, PA Posts: 1,941	Jeff Senske from www.aquariumdesigngroup.com swears by them..... They are specifically designed for plants. I cant see how you can go wrong. I plan to use them in the future myself. You can get them at www.adgshop.com jB __________________ Aquascapes - www.projectaquarium.com Project Aquarium on Facebook High Sundry Music Jason Baliban Photography

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mrbelvedere Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (51/100%) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Saint Joseph, Illinois Posts: 2,783	150 watts of halide on a 24 gallon? Insane. Which is why I like it. Please do a journal, I want to see that bad boy in action. __________________ In college....so no aquariums for a while.....

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04-07-2006, 02:32 AM	#4
Stan the Man Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 174	Actually, I found 14,000K HQI bulbs look pretty good... almost like pure sunlight. Have you tried the bulb out yet? I've posted a pic showing my tank lit with 14,000K (Coralife brand): http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/li...-mh-bulbs.html

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Momotaro Doesn't like Kool-Aid (View User Tanks) PTrader: (52/100%) Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Hawthorne, New Jersey Posts: 10,109	I am with mrb! I want to see that aquarium journal! Mike