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Sweet! Just what I need for my 5g nano!

Here is a FTS shot from the other night(I guess more of a corner shot)

Got the replacement bulb from Hamilton today. This time the SINGLE capacitor, 14k 250w DE. Works perfect. I doubt I am the only one thats ever had this issue. I would suggest if you are using an Aqua-Medic magnetic 250w ballast and Hamilton bulbs, specify the single capacitor bulb when you...

Yea, until they touch and sting the crap out of each other! :roll:

Yea,was taking some shots last night.

Thought this was cool.

SO....Hamilton did not admit there was a bulb problem, but is shipping me a different 14k bulb with a single resistor. I should get it any day. The Hamilton people do have exceptional customer service.

Ya get what you pay for.....

Ok, So I received my $10.00 e-bay cheapo 250w 15k bulb(single resistor)today. I installed and it worked fine, although the color is kinda like vomit yellow(really ugly and would never use it) So I have come to the conclusion, for whatever reason a Hamilton 14k 250w bulb with double resistors...

I also learned that Hamilton(and I'm sure everyone else) is not manufacturing their bulbs. The tech dept told me they use 2 different manufacturers and they basically have their name stamped on the bulb. I asked because I have noticed very different looking bulbs come from them with the same...

OK, So I called Hamilton directly and explained the problem. They also thought it sounded like the ballast, but agreed to send me a replacement bulb(even though I bought it from Hellolights).

The bulbs are Hamilton 14k 250w HQI's. The strange thing is, I have used these bulbs in the same fixture for over 4 years. It all started right after Christmas, when I got a new bulb and installed it in the magnetic fixture. The bulb would blink and go out after a few minutes. I then...

Ok, so after replacing the capacitor and, igniter in my ballast-----same issue. Aqua-Medic returned the parts and sold me a whole new ballast---------same issue???? I took the light fixture apart and re-wired, same issue. Long story short, has anyone ever had bulbs that worked in an...

My six line wrasse likes to sleep on his side during the day when the lights are out. He will sometimes lodge himself under a rock or coral. You can even poke him, and he will just lay there(thought he was dead one time). When the lights come on, back to normal???

I used distilled water for quite a while on a small tank before I invested in an RO/DI unit. I would highly recommend the distilled water over the tap water. Try it for a few months and you may be amazed at the results. City water contains chlorine, fluoride and other chemicals which are...