Best Metal Halide Bulbs

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In your opinion what are the best 250 watt metal halide bulbs? I think I am going to go with 14k bulbs, but let me know what you think about that. I would like them to be reasonably priced, nothing crazy. I am getting a 3 x 250 watt double ended bulb fixture for my 210 gallon. Let me know what your experiences are...
 
I have already been looking and the best I have found price wise from what I know about Halides....not a lot....is the Phoenix 14k 250 watt de for 53.99 a bulb shipped. Seems like a good deal, is it??
 
ushio 14k's are on sale at premiumaquatics.com

that spectrum is my preference as well. works for about everything.
 
jworth;4853395; said:
ushio 14k's are on sale at premiumaquatics.com

that spectrum is my preference as well. works for about everything.

Thanks. How much are they on there? I am having a tough time navigating the site.
 
Best is subjective. I like Radium especially for sps but if you want both brightness and balance of white and blue, Phoenix are great bulbs.
 
Ocean Blue;4853484; said:
Best is subjective. I like Radium especially for sps but if you want both brightness and balance of white and blue, Phoenix are great bulbs.

Alright, appreciate the advice.
 
I also really like Radium. I've been running 14k 400w Radiums for a long time and they work great. I have never used their H.Q.I.'s however. Just mogul base.

A little pricey.
 
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