What is the best MH bulb company?

Discussion in 'Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting' started by DaDaAtlanta, Jun 29, 2009.

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  1. DaDaAtlanta

    DaDaAtlanta Feather Star

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    Lookin to replace my yr old 175w 14k bulbs. They are by hamilton tech, what is the best company for new bulbs??
     
    DaDaAtlanta, Jun 29, 2009
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  2. Dr.Fragenstein

    Dr.Fragenstein Panda Puffer

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    There are a few good ones out there...
    XM, Phoenix, Ushio...

    Sanjay Joshi has done extensive research on MH lamps and ballasts and show different potential PAR values with said combinations, I would look into that.
     
    Dr.Fragenstein, Jun 29, 2009
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  3. Jason McKenzie

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    I agree with the good DR. There are a lot of different factors that make a bulbs someone's personal fav. Some of the ones I have tried and like are XM 10K, EVC Tech 14K, Ushio 10K.
     
    Jason McKenzie, Jun 29, 2009
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