POLL Which Metal Halide Bulb(s) do you use?

[wildcrazyjoker81]

3x250W 20k Radiums replaced every 8 months

 

[Chpaige]

I was using DE 250w Ushio, after Kessil, I will never go back to Halide...

 

[Sn4k33Y3z]

Thanks for all the awesome feedback! I'm working on something really special that I hope to be aw to offer these amazing lights at much more competitive price point. Details and info coming soon :-).

 

[dodger745]

Thanks for all the awesome feedback! I'm working on something really special that I hope to be aw to offer these amazing lights at much more competitive price point. Details and info coming soon :-).

Sounds exciting!

 

[Ricks Reef]

I have used Phoenix 14k double ended bulbs for years.I love the color they give off.

 

[Sn4k33Y3z]

I really hope so. I appreciate all the feedback everyone is responding with. Thanks everyone! However, I'm sure there are A LOT more people that have yet to chime in. Please, speak up and tell us what your running.

 

[ricoblue]

All metal halides should be changed every 8 to 12 months.

Here is the article which demonstrated that the metal halide can give a lot longer than eight months custody even return their equal For even after 15 months
Light Output of the Phoenix 14,000K DE MH Bulb Over Time by Allen Chantelois - Reefkeeping.com

 

[dodger745]

Here is the article which demonstrated that the metal halide can give a lot longer than eight months custody even return their equal For even after 15 months
Light Output of the Phoenix 14,000K DE MH Bulb Over Time by Allen Chantelois - Reefkeeping.com

That's the one I was looking for :)

 

[dodger745]

Installed my new phoenix bulbs today. I don't think I will ever use another brand bulb:)

 

[Johnike]

SE Plusrites on old magnetic ballasts, change them yearly.
3x175 14K
2x250 14K

 

[DaveMorris]

I am using Phoenix 14k double ended HQI lamps and drive them with two Aqua Medic Reeflux magnetic ballasts. I love the way the Phoenix lamps look.

 

[azjohnny]

I use Phoenix 14K DE bulbs. I am not as concerned as PAR as I am of the bulbs shifting color to the red side

 

[Sn4k33Y3z]

I really appreciate all the feedback from everyone. Thank you!

 

[Jayellul]

Really sounds like I gotta try these Phoenix globes!

 

[jackson6745]

Has anyone used a 250w Phoenix 14 se bulb and a 250w radium se?
Curious how they compare. I ran the de Phoenix in the past, nice color but I was never happy with the spread of de bulbs.