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What's the real difference between these and MH?
What's the real difference between these and MH?
It sounds like they're still a MH bulb, just a "different" MH bulb. What's driving those bulbs is just as important, in my opinion. They're not giving enough specs, I am incredulous. But, a few clicks brings me here!Aquatic Life combination HID, T5 HO and Directional Lunar Aquarium Light fixtures feature built-in timers and fan-free cooling for quiet operation. State-of-the-art HID single-ended metal halide lighting technology provides powerful intensity with 700+ nm output, the dappled-effect of metal halide, and light output greater than standard halide lamps. Energy-efficient T5 HO Lamps deliver 420/460 nm actinic light. Aquatic Life Adjustable LED Lunar lights pivot 40 degrees for directing illumination. A built-in timer system controls all 3 lighting types independently for establishing a complete light cycle. Internal electronic ballasts work in conjunction with special aluminum housing to help dissipate heat away from the fixture without the use of noisy fans. German-made reflectors produce maximum lighting output. Each fixture includes adjustable width aquarium frame mounts, suspension hardware, and all bulbs. A complete reef aquarium lighting solution from Aquatic Life.
A quick response back told me all I needed to know. Developed by OSRAM GmbH in Germany, The HID lamps are single-ended, G12 base metal halides with output similar to comparible double-ended HQI models. The single-ended design allows Aquatic Life to position the bulbs both horizontally and vertically, depending on the demands of the fixture. The single ended design with a built-in reflector allows the light to be extremely focused for greater lighting power. The technology used is common overseas, but has only recently reached the States. Being metal halide bulbs, you still get the shimmering, dappled effect on the water too. The Aquatic Life website gives viewers access to independant bulb output tests too if you’re interested.