175w DE Bulbs

[Stormtrker]

Does anyone know where I can purchase online a 175w DE bulb? I have an Odyssea MH fixture(I know, don't want to get into quality of this brand) that is 175w. Can you run a lower watt bulb such as 150? I know cannot run higher watt.

 

[michaeldaly]

I have never heard of a double neded MH that comes in 175W

 

[akrimmel]

its a over powered 150de

 

[Stormtrker]

So, do you think I can substitute a 150w DE without a problem?

 

[Ti]

I wish DE came in 175, but no u can;t do that

 

[UCanDoIt]

try Marine Depot
http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_lighting_metal_halide_bulbs.asp?CartId=

Oops, they only have 150w, 250w & 400w

edit: looks like you don't have a choice and will need to go back to aquatraders, must be a proprietrary replacement part.

 

[Stormtrker]

Oh man, I was afraid of that. Well this is just going to be a softy tank so probably doesn't matter if the quality of the bulb is not so great! Thanks for all who posted.