what are the best bulbs

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  1. 10acrewoods

    10acrewoods Fire Goby

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    Just wondering on pc and MH bulbs what are the best replace ment bulbs. Who makes them and why are they so good? I am looking to replace my antics and wondering best kind to replace with. Also who make best MH bulb and what color temp does evey one prefer. Curently I am running 10k and has done good for me so far but am willing to try other temps if better. Coral I have mostly softies and a anemone and one lps. just looking for Ideas.
     
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  2. antonym518

    antonym518 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    no such thing as good pc bulbs, imo.
     
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  3. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    Not sure about the PC's, but with the MH i would definately go with an SPS bulb. Just puts out a lot more and penetrates a little deeper than most. PM Tangster here for them, he's got great deals
     
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