cheap metal halide bulbs

[ailachami]

anyone using cheap metal halide bulbs from ebay? like coralvue, Hamilton, and no brand bulbs? what do you think about the quality or coral growth? I'm currently using pheonix 14k and would like to switch to 20k.

 

[jda123]

20K Hamilton will be more blue than the 14K Phoenix. Hamilton is not a cheap bulb - they are solid.

 

[Dr.DiSilicate]

I use a 14K hamilton. Color is a lot like a 20K phoenix. Not a cheep bulb. I wouldn't use an e bay special. Not enough savings to take the risk. I am going to use my Hamilton 2 years.

 

[ailachami]

thanks. just saw a 20k Hamilton for $40. going to try it out.

 

[Dr.DiSilicate]

where? I may order a couple back ups!

 

[ailachami]

I was looking on ebay

 

[aztecdreams]

I have the 20k 250w Hamilton. Definitely not a cheap bulb

 

[Justin144]

I have a few aquamaxx and reeflux i can sell you for )
cheap. The price of the,ebay ones but better quality

 

[xtremeclownfish]

I get more growth with 14k Phoenix

 

[Miah2bzy]

I get more growth with 14k Phoenix

I really like my 14k Phoenix as well.