250W DE Halide Bulb

Discussion in 'Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting' started by Aaron.Herk, Jul 18, 2011.

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  1. Aaron.Herk

    Aaron.Herk Sea Dragon

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    I am wondering what kind of replacement bulb I should get. I just got a viper clamp on 250W MH. I am going to buy a replacement bulb and would like some opinions on which bulb I should get. I was looking for a radium 20k but I couldn't find any that were double ended.
     
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  2. TritonsGarden

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    Phoenix 14K would be my pick.

    Jack
     
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  3. libog2fish

    libog2fish Fire Shrimp

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    sorry to jump into the thread although i'd like some input as we'll on a replacment DE 250w metal Halide bulb...
     
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  4. gcarroll

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    For 250 watt DE, I suggest the following
    EVC 20K - super blue with actinic like spike
    Phoenix 14K - almost Radium 20K
    Iwasaki 14K - white with blue tint
    Ushio 14K - for the 10K lovers. White with no yellow or blue.
     
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  5. ComputerJohn

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    Oh boy this is going to be a long discussion.. Gcarroll has it about right.. It all boils down to taste as well as your ballast ability to drive the bulb..
     
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  6. MoJoe

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    I think they only make the Radium in 20k SE in a 150w version, I'm like 90% sure.

    I run a Radium 20K SE 250w on my cube and love it. For 250w DE I would suggest the Phoenix 14k most def.

    As others mentioned, reflector and ballast will impact hugely on how the bulb performs for you.
     
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  7. Dingo

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    You wont be disappointed with phoenix 14k... IMO the best DE bulb out there
     
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  8. libog2fish

    libog2fish Fire Shrimp

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    I have a aqua medic ballast and reflector...will the phoniex be a good choice 4 me?
     
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  9. ComputerJohn

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    You should be fine and they are not badly priced either.

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  10. libog2fish

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    sounds good...I think I can hold off till the J&l aquatics boxing day sale which is december 26
     
    libog2fish, Jul 20, 2011
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