SPS and T5HO VS MH

[Koresample]

Originally Posted by fkshiu

One potential issue with that fixture is the G12 base halide bulbs it uses. I'm not aware of any other manufacturer of G12 bulbs for reef use so you'd be stuck using only their selection of bulbs. There is much larger variety of DE MH bulbs and an even wider selection of mogul-based MH bulbs.

It says on their website that they use DE HQI bulbs, aren't those pretty standard? J&L sell quite a few different types of the 250 watt version.

[fkshiu]

Originally Posted by Koresample

It says on their website that they use DE HQI bulbs, aren't those pretty standard? J&L sell quite a few different types of the 250 watt version.

This is a DE MH bulb:
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...m?pcatid=13948

Notice the difference with the g12-based bulb shown in the link you provided? The g12 plugs into one end, a DE bulb slots in on both ends, a mogul bulb screws in on one end.

[Koresample]

Originally Posted by fkshiu

This is a DE MH bulb:
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...m?pcatid=13948

Notice the difference with the g12-based bulb shown in the link you provided? The g12 plugs into one end, a DE bulb slots in on both ends, a mogul bulb screws in on one end.

The link i provided was to the Aquatic life T5HO that i use now, the Odyssea link is here http://shop.aquatraders.com/ProductD...ductCode=54201 and if you mouse over the picture of the MH bulb it looks identical to the one in the link you sent me..no?