aquaticlife G12

I am in need of some new bulbs for my fixture and have never bought new ones. It takes the odd two pin G12 150's, I have found two different ones that will fit on Amazon. The originial ones from aquaticlife for $50 or ones from Phillips for $16- what would be the main difference for the huge swing in prices and what one would you use?
The tank is a FOWLR if it matters...

 

My first guess is that the Phillips may not be the proper spectrum for a reef. While some may say that's ok for a FO tank, I would be concerned with low-nutrient nuisance algae blooms.

Can you post a pic or link for better comparison?

 

Amazon.com: Aquatic Life 14000K Lamp HID G12 Aquarium Light, 150-Watt: Pet Supplies

Amazon.com : CBconcept® G1214K HID Metal Halide Lamp 150W T6 Tubular G12 14000K : High Intensity Discharge Bulbs : Home Improvement



both are 14k

 

Hmmm... interesting. The only difference I can find is that the AL is advertised as a reef lamp and the Phillips is not. Price gouging, perhaps? IDK. Personally, I'd go for it.

 

price gouging!!!! How dear you make such accusations in this civil world we live in!

 

Thanks, as I don't have many options for this bulb. I wonder if thats why they charge so much for their own??