Are Phoenix 250w 14,000k Double Ended bulbs no longer available?

[TonyInVa]

Are Phoenix 250w 14,000k Double Ended bulbs no longer available? The website I was getting them from says they are not, as well as others. What will give me the same color and PAR?

[bbyatv]

I received the following note from SOSLightbulbs.com

 

"It looks like they have been discontinued due to the rising popularity of LED lighting systems. I hope this is helpful."

 

In looking at Sanjay's Reef Lighting Guide (http://www.manhattanreefs.com/lighting), you might be able to find a peer that has similar PAR and color qualities.

 

I know for sure the Radium 20k SE bulbs are very close.  The problem is that the are SE and not DE bulbs.

 

I loved the Phoenix 14K bulbs and ran them for years..  I have now switched to the Radiums.

 

Good luck,

Bruce

Are Phoenix 250w 14,000k Double Ended bulbs no longer available? The website I was getting them from says they are not, as well as others. What will give me the same color and PAR?

[TonyInVa]

Thanks. I may give the Radiums a try

[xabo]

HTH: http://www.aquacave.com/phoenix-250w-14-000k-metal-halide-bulb-double-ended.html

[bbyatv]

Great news.  Hope AquaCave keeps them coming.

 

Bruce

[TonyInVa]

They are not in stock. It is for pre order. But hopefully they stock them. Thanks for the info.

[gioNVA]

From what I remember, the closest I've seen is the Coralvue Reeflux 12K for DE bulbs on an electronic ballast.  I think it was around 2008-2009 when I ran them.  I preferred the Radium on M80 ballasts but you may also want to look into the switchable electronic HQI ballasts.

[sen5241b]

http://www.amazon.com/Phoenix-Electric-Company-Aquarium-150-watt/dp/B003JO6HN8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1432039511&sr=8-2&keywords=hexarc+blue+250w+lamp

[Supreme Reefs]

Iv got 2 brand new ones 250w phoenix 14k if youre interested, shoot me a PM

Edited May 19, 2015 by Bn251