250w Hqi

[Roy G. Biv]

I need to replace my 3 250w hqi bulbs. Im looking to spend not much more than $100 for all 3. I started life with 10k, now I am at 14k and may want to go bluer. Maybe not as much as 20k but who knows.. I may like it. Any suggestions?

My halides started with the stock coralife 10k bulbs and now I am using ebay special 14k ($10) bulbs. I have to say, these cheap bulbs were great for a month or two but are now the color is off and I am having weird algae problems.

Thanks for any opinions.

 

[luther1200]

I would get the Pheonix 14K if it were me. But they will be more than $100.

 

[tewkes]

Phoenix all the way. I went through 4 different sets of bulbs on my 250 hqi setup and phoenix is the only one I'll run again. They are actually bluer than some of the 20k's I tried.
I believe a few of the sponsors have them for $60 a piece. Don't waste your money on cheap bulbs.

 

[steelersfan]

Marine Depot has the PHoenix bulbs at a very good price of $56.

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewI...twater_Aquarium_Supplies&vendor=&child=MB6664