Metal Halide Bulbs

[jlipke]

I have been using Venture Lighting 175 watt 10k mogul base bulbs which have been great (bright white, no yellow). My local shop won't be able to get them anymore. Does anyone know of a good alternate brand? I have only used the Ventures in the past. I'm using 4 VHO's (440 watts -3 blue & 1 white) along with the 2 - 175 watt halides on my 90 gallon reef tank. The color is stunning and I'd like to keep the same balance. I've heard and seen some 10k's that are too yellow. Any suggestions?

 

[shawnz28]

Might be too late to reply but maybe look into the Ushio 14K... it is not blue like most other 14K but quite white.

 

[mr_X]

agreed. i just got one to try in 400 watt. nice color. not much blue. pricy though, but isn't everything for reef tanks?
i bought mine from hellolights. they have free shipping.

 

[Anonymous]

Iwasaki 14K's are great for those who want crisp white light. They are pure white without actinics.

I got them here:

http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merchant ... de=mh-175w

Josh at PA matched the price from here:

http://www.coralreefecosystems.com/ltg_bulbs-mh.asp