Buying a Giesemann Nova II 150 w MH with 20000 k

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Going to get that today. Supposed to be the best thing. Will mix with No neons. There's a 20 000 k HQI megachrome bulb with it. Anyone used a bulb like this ??
( Only had MH 6500 k 400 w for indoor growing...my only experience with mh.)
 

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48 long, 28 high, and 18 wide, it has a custom build one end overflow because it is a room divider and both sides are visible and I didnt want the overflow to be in the way,
the MH are great, they make such a difference but they make evaporation rates like triple so be prepared to have 5-8 gallons a week evaporate
 

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most people report they like the 20ks but they find they need replaced more often...and the par tends to be a little lower than a 150w 10k bulb...but they do give that nice whiteish/blueish look which is nice
 

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yeah my friend have a 10 000 k on a giesemann basic, and it's shining a lot.
It's like 12 inches above the water line. I had to put mine 5-7 inches or it was too dark. The corners are dark, so i figured need another one...but i mixed it with 2 neons and this is perfect for now. Woah my button polyps are green....never saw that ..lol my percula is truly amazing with this light.
I fixed it under my canopy ( canopy is very tall and the back is opened ).
The balast isn't on the lamp itself, unlike the basic Giesemann so it's lighter and cooler. No noise at all...that's a relief. Paid 350 $ CDN for a 6 month old lamp/bulb ...here they're 730 $ each, in a "normal" store.
Still have a 2.5 year warranty. Gonna wait for a second one..i'm broke but happy.
 

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