super cheap MH

[aaron]

I was just looking for a replacement MH bulb for my 55 Gal when i stumbled on this site:
http://www.insidesun.com/index.php?action=item&id=361&prevaction=category&previd=6&prevstart=0

They have 175 W MH's for $30!!!!!! My question to all of you is:
Is this the deal of the century or are the bulbs crap?
I would appreciate your comments,
Aaron

 

[House of Laughter]

In my reef, there are things I skimp on - lighting and bulbs are not one of them.

I buy what the market shows as best and what I think my tank thrives under - I guess it's a case of the devil you do know and the devil you don't

Just my .02

HOuse

 

[pecan2phat]

I use to also buy slightly used bulbs from reefers selling them at 4-5 months usage. After a while I realized that it's kind of stupid because lighting is one of the lifelines of your reef tank. I know guys that were buying no name 10K SE bulbs off of ebay and they looked greenish when fired on. (that was a total waste of money)

So as Jim said, there is no skimping on lighting. Besides with any unknown or untested bulb, you chance bleaching out your corals or causing an irreversible nuissance algae outbreak.

[ December 07, 2004, 11:57 PM: Message edited by: pecan2phat ]

 

[Justin_NY]

i agree with both of u guys.

 

[aaron]

Thanks for the info,
I guess the other question would be: what bulb would you guys suggest? - I have 175W Metal halide currently running an old aqualine 10K bulb off a cheap advance ballast- I have noticed a decrease in my zoo's colour so i guess its time to get a new one
So what bulbs would you suggest and where can i get it without breaking the bank?
I would really appreciate your advice
Aaron