Photo showing XM 10kk Bulb vs BLV 20kk

[shoelevy]

i've just acquired a new XM 10kk bulb to replace my age-ing BLV20kk bulb

here's just a photo to show the difference in colour (photos are taken w/o actinic supplements)

basically, i was surprised the 10kk isn't as yellow as i had imagined.

i also found that the fish's colours appeared more vibrant and colourful when under the 10kk as compared to when under the 20kk

[shoelevy]

full tank shot to give a clearer view of effect

that's all

[shootsimon]

Which is which???

[ervine]

Which is which???

alamak.. left is 10k lah..

[patrick123]

Shoelevy,

Thanks for posting this. From your view, can you say that the XM 10k can be used without any actinic supplement?

Regards,

Patrick

[sugi]

Definitely look better than BLV 10KK.

Just give Reef Depot an SMS.

The DE 250W stocks coming in this weekend.

Cant wait to change mine.

Rgds

[shin]

For me XM 10k is totally white

XM 15k oso not bad

[Eric]

i've just acquired a new XM 10kk bulb to replace my age-ing BLV20kk bulb

here's just a photo to show the difference in colour (photos are taken w/o actinic supplements)

basically, i was surprised the 10kk isn't as yellow as i had imagined.

i also found that the fish's colours appeared more vibrant and colourful when under the 10kk as compared to when under the 20kk

Told you the XM10K is good right??? The growth and colours are more natural and it can be use without actinics supplement, unlike the blv 10k abit yellowish,needs actinic support. But i still use 1 white and 1 blue T5 lah, to help cover some shaded areas at the front and back cos my single 250W reflector can't cover every spots.

I see your tank still very empty, time to stock up man! Fill all the top with sps and btm with lps. Time to burn a hole in the pocket.

[loster]

i am planing to change my MH 250W bulb. may i know use XM10K with E-ballast, is the colour still bright white?

[loster]

For me XM 10k is totally white

XM 15k oso not bad

hey shin, XM15k looks blue?

[shin]

Its looks blue to me but not as blueish as 20k

[dandelion76]

Hee hee.. I also bought one based on Eric's thread...

Can't wait to fire it up, but still got to wait my current BLV to die first ha ha..