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Who makes the best Metal Halide HQI bulbs?

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ReeferNets

Right now i have a 15,000K 150 Watt bulb that came with my Sunpod systems. I noticed while cleaning the glass in the filament part looks close to black.

I want to stick with the 15,000K bulb becuase of the tint of blue. I always feel the bulbs that come with new systems are kind of crappy..

Any input on some bulbs would help.
 
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sinkingbeach

I'm using 250W Hqi and have only used Ushio and Phoenix bulbs. I found the Ushio 10ks are a bit yellow for my taste, the Phoenix 14k have great color but stunt the growth of my corals and I just replaced the Phoenix with 14k Ushios this morning so will have to update you later as the halides aren't on yet. From what I understand the 14K Ushio's are a crisp white with higher par than the Phoenix bulbs.
 
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ReeferNets

I like the blue look but i dont think i wanna go as blue as a 20,000K.. Unfortunately with out using Acnitics on my tank i think i have to stick with the 14,000K.

Marine Depot has ushio doubled ended MH 14,000K for 69.99
 
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sinkingbeach

I replaced both my PCs(2 24W)and halides both of which were 8-10 months old, my colors seem to be popping more. The color of the halides is not as blue as the Phoenix but it could take a week before their true color comes out ???
 
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