250w DE metal halide bulbs?

[neil82]

I just picked up a coralife aqua pro that runs two 250w DE metal halides. It also has two 96w PC florescents. Any replacement bulb recommendations?

 

[Dr.DiSilicate]

I like Hamilton 20k. Call them direct and ask for Dave.

 

[MuralReef]

I like mine too.

 

[Walter White]

I saw some 14k pheonix at AA as well.

 

[sethsolomon]

+1 to 20k hameltons or 14k phoenix


Here is a link to some phoenix if AA does not have any in stock: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Phoenix-250...DE-/301716983314?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368

 

[neil82]

Thanks guys. I am guessing the 20k hamilton is going to have more blues than the 14k phoenix, is that right?

 

[sethsolomon]

Thanks guys. I am guessing the 20k hamilton is going to have more blues than the 14k phoenix, is that right?

From what I hear from Mike they are about the same color. Just a note: Phoenix 14k is a very blue bulb for being rated at 14,000k.

 

[Dr.DiSilicate]

Thanks guys. I am guessing the 20k hamilton is going to have more blues than the 14k phoenix, is that right?

To look at it the Hamilton 20k is identical to the Phoenix 14k. They are said to have a bit more par but I have no evidence of hat. My corals are liking them and doing well under them. Hamilton is running a good special on them to introduce them. They set out to make a replacement for the Phoenix when they were not making them. Hamilton also has great customer service.

 

[Walter White]

Sounds like you can't go wrong with either. Are the Hamiltonian cheaper? I haven't priced them.

 

[neil82]

Hamilton 20k is just a bit higher, at least through BRS. They have a Hamilton 14k that is only $35. Has anyone tried that one out?

 

[Dr.DiSilicate]

The Hamilton are cheaper from them. They are on special. Never seen the Hamilton 14k... The Phoenix is really a 20 k bulb IMHO.