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Old 10-13-2011, 11:48 PM
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Mind sending me the link as well please. I'm Looking at trying out a 14-15K bulb and this would be a good way to see how they look. If they keep my coral happy..... all the much better.
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Old 10-14-2011, 12:56 AM
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I switched my Artemis for a Pheonix 14k and I regret it. My pink birdnest is dull now and it used to be bright candy pink. My maxi mini was at the bottom of the tank ans as soon as I put that new bulb it moved right at the top of the tank right underneat the MH. I thought that the Phoenix would be better and it is more blue in deed but it is not better and that thing cost me 75$!!! what a waste.

Next time I will return with the ebay bulb. I like the look of the Pheonix as it is much more blue than the ebay bulb but I do not like the amount of light it produce (not as bright) and the color it gives the coral, especially bird nest. My artemias was at 6 months old brighter than what the Phoenix is brand new! Except that the Artemias change color and was a bit more yellow after 6 months but the coral growth was still awesome.


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Well, I just got my Ebay order for 2 X 250W DE 14K Metal Halide bulbs. Thought I would try the generic route, worst case I lose a couple bucks.

I installed the Artemis bulbs, and all I can say is WOW!!!! Very nice color on start up, nice blue, just nice overall. Will have to see how they work once burned in, but so far very impressed.

I got 2 of these in from Ontario for under $50 including shipping and GST. Sorry LFS, but for that price, had to give them a try.

I don't want to break any rules, but PM me if you want the ebay link to the bulbs and seller.

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Old 10-14-2011, 01:01 AM
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I have been dealing with Hobby lights on Ebay for a couple years now for bulbs & have never been disappointed with them at all especially for the price. You could change them every 6 months & still be ahead of the game.

Took you long enough to see the light Rick, glad to see you finally loosened up the chaps
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Old 10-14-2011, 01:21 AM
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Do they sell an equivalent SE bulb? What type of ballasts are you guys running?
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looking for future suppllies 14000k 250 watts halide bulbs but only see 10000 k on website. am i missing something?
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I have been dealing with Hobby lights on Ebay for a couple years now for bulbs & have never been disappointed with them at all especially for the price. You could change them every 6 months & still be ahead of the game.

Took you long enough to see the light Rick, glad to see you finally loosened up the chaps
Yeah, glad I looked into it. Priced Right and like others said, I can change out every 6-8 months and still save alot of money.
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Do they sell an equivalent SE bulb? What type of ballasts are you guys running?
I believe he does, will pm you the link for what I bought, you can check out his ebay store.
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I would like to know also. Thanks
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looking for future suppllies 14000k 250 watts halide bulbs but only see 10000 k on website. am i missing something?
He has every type (10, 14, 20K) in different types of bulbs.
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looking for future suppllies 14000k 250 watts halide bulbs but only see 10000 k on website. am i missing something?
Go to EBay, search seller Hobby Lights Oneshop, I see lots of different k rating bulbs.
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