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Great Bulb by MK

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 7/25/2008 from IRVINE, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: Very bright white and really shows off my corals and fish. Really brings out my live rock as well. The only downside is the price, which is why I rated 4 stars instead of 5. This could be an exchange rate factor unfortunately. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Excellent!

AB with Icecap / PFO reflector by JOHN TEN

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 5/22/2008 from HACIENDA HEIGHTS, CA UNITED ST

Comments: About 4 years ago, I did an extensive research with Dr. Patel on the various combinations of 150w DE ballast / bulb / reflector combos on PAR. My goals are simple: I live in California, electric cost and heat are problems during summer, so I would not look at any 250w or 400w solutions, only 150w. With this very restricted choices, I narrow down to this combo: AB Aqualine 10K 150 DE Bulbs (german made), PFO Reflector 2nd Generation series reflector, and IceCap's 150watt ballast (actually around 170watts using Kilawatt meter). I know there are other german made bulbs that are good but I am here to give AB an 5 Star rating due to its longevity in lifespan on PAR over the years. They do cost more but if you can pull Dr. Patel's old research charts, you'll be amazed that this 150w DE bulb, nearly on PAR with 250w solutions! AB 10K 150w DE bulbs are simply excellent if not the best 150w solutions out there. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Excellent!

Amazing lights by Tyler Matney

Comments: I was hesitant to drop the money, but after putting this hood on my 80 gal. reef tank, it made my old flourescent and actinics seem like a waste of money in the first place. Go big, or don't go at all Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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