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  1. MarineDepot

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    Do you carry the 150 watt radium bulb? I didn't see it on the website
     
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    Metal halide bulbs are becoming tougher and tougher to come by. We are hoping to get more, but it may be a month or so before we are able to get them.
     
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    That's not good. I love my radium bulbs. Any good alternatives that you recommend?
     
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    I know Phoenix stopped production until they had a huge backlash. I wonder if halide companies stopped production prematurely due to the recent LED craze. A lot of people have been slowly switching away from LEDs lately.
     
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    I might have to switch to Phoenix because I can't find radiums anywhere. I don't like switching since my tank has done well with my radiums. What's your thoughts on phoenix kevin?
     
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    A Phoenix bulb would be a very good alternative: it is probably our most popular metal halide bulb. The color is actually more blue than the 14K indicated. I would say it's closer to a 17-18K, so it does give you that nice blue look to help bring out the colors of your corals.
     
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    I agree with Marine Depot. I loved my Phoenix bulb and it is definitely closer to 20000k than 14000K; You will like it. FYI, they stopped production for awhile (no restarting), so it may be tough to find too. Try Hamilton if you need a bulb. They are a good quality bulb that I am currently using.
     
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    Giving a shout out to the customer service rep Jack at marine depot. I just placed my order for 2 phoenix halide bulbs and it was simple and easy. Thanks to marine depot for the sale and thanks jack for assisting me.
     
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    Going to forward your praise over to Jack right now! Thank you for your kind words—they keep us pumped and motivated! We appreciate your business and looking forward to seeing an updated full tank shot!
     
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