DE 250W Bulb Recommendation

Discussion in 'Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting' started by Aaron.Herk, Jun 3, 2012.

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  1. Aaron.Herk

    Aaron.Herk Sea Dragon

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    I am looking for a DE 250W bulb as the title suggest. I have had 14K DE 250 phoenix bulb but I thinking about changing to a 20k bulb. Any suggestions.
     
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  2. Aaron.Herk

    Aaron.Herk Sea Dragon

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    bump
     
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  3. salsalito25

    salsalito25 Stylophora

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    I have had great luck with Ushio and Xm 20k mh bulbs..

    Just my 2cents..

    Best of luck.
     
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  4. norg.

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    Check out the elos spectrachrome 14k and 20k bulbs. They are the best metal halide bulbs Ive seen to date for coloration. But that also includes my personal preference.
     
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    papareef Feather Duster

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    20k xm
     
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  6. affordable Aqua

    affordable Aqua 3reef Sponsor

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    There are lots of good DE lamps. What's your most important criteria- price, color, longevity? Are you running electronic ballasts?
     
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