Which MH bulbs are best?

[Sir Alex]

I was looking through reefgeek and noticed that some of the MH bulbs are about $10 cheaper than the other ones. Is there really any difference between the two? I know that even though ATI bulbs are just a few dollars more they're considered a lot better. Is it the same with MH bulbs?

 

[Sir Alex]

Are these as bad as the price suggests?

250W Metal Halide bulbs

And this?

48"bulbs

 

[Sir Alex]

Anyone?

 

[Sir Alex]

Another question involving halides... Is this light worth the $60 over this light?

 

[fastrd400]

Are these as bad as the price suggests?

250W Metal Halide bulbs

And this?

48"bulbs

I wouldn't touch those bulbs. For MH bulbs contact SOS Lighting, they have a website. You can pick up a pair of Phoenix 250 watt 14K bulbs for under 100.00

Another question involving halides... Is this light worth the $60 over this light?

One of the fixtures has 4 T5's as opposed to the other only having 2 of them. Also, 6 LED "Moon Lights" as opposed to only 3 on the other.

 

[BL1]

Are these as bad as the price suggests?

250W Metal Halide bulbs

And this?

48"bulbs

If you can't even tell who makes the bulb then it's most likely garbage.

Another question involving halides... Is this light worth the $60 over this light?

This has nothing to do with halides, the only difference is the more expensive fixture has two extra T5s ... Is having two extra bulbs worth it to you?

 

[Sir Alex]

One of the fixtures has 4 T5's as opposed to the other only having 2 of them. Also, 6 LED "Moon Lights" as opposed to only 3 on the other.

I know, I just wondered if the two extra t5s make much of a difference.

 

[fastrd400]

yes, I would opt for the 4 T5 fuxture as opposed to the other one. But either way you are going to want to replace the bulbs asap.