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guppychao

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currently have de 250 watt ab 10k metal halide bulbs. like the "10K" look however the bulbs are pretty pricey and want to see what other alternatives there are.

 

please give me some feed back on the bulbs you use and the lifeage if possible

 

thanks in advance

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What ballast are you running?

 

It sounds like you are on an Aquamedic fixture if it had AB's in it. I would pick up some 14k Phoenix's or those buy one get one's off of Marinedepot right now.

You will be amazed with how much better color you get, and the "whiter" light vs. yellow.

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What ballast are you running?

 

It sounds like you are on an Aquamedic fixture if it had AB's in it. I would pick up some 14k Phoenix's or those buy one get one's off of Marinedepot right now.

You will be amazed with how much better color you get, and the "whiter" light vs. yellow.

 

running them on a geiselmann (sp?) ballast

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