Decent HQI halide bulb for anemone reef or cr@p?

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I am considering DE metal halides for my next anemone tank. There is a great deal locally on some brand new 250 watt DE HQI pendants and ballasts and I'm strongly considering the purchase. However, finding a supply of good DE halide bulbs is getting more difficult so I'm hesitant. I came across these on ebay and would like your opinion on them. Would you buy these or look elsewhere? Where else could I buy good quality 250 watt DE bulbs?
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The marine color bulbs have nice color and decent par but they fail
Prematurely or just break in your hand when you install it remove. Very thin glass. For the price buy a bunch but I should get the reefbrites instead
 
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The marine color bulbs have nice color and decent par but they fail
Prematurely or just break in your hand when you install it remove. Very thin glass. For the price buy a bunch but I should get the reefbrites instead
Thank you for both replies! I'll go to premium aquatics and check them out now.
 

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