Aquatrader Metal Halide bulbs
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shifty51008
12-5 Chiefs record
They are junk, mine burned out within 3 months and the color was to yellow for me.
LobsterOfJustice
Recovering Detritophobe
Aquatraders is known for being extremely low quality stuff.
I had a 20" MH/T5 combo from them over a cube tank, it worked fine. Maintained SPS for a few months before I sold the tank.
I also have a 36" T5 unit from them that is 4 years old and still works. Original ballasts. People have varying opinions, a lot of people buy the fixtures and replace the bulbs.
Many years ago they had quality control issues with magnetic MH ballasts (they are all electronic now).
I also have a 36" T5 unit from them that is 4 years old and still works. Original ballasts. People have varying opinions, a lot of people buy the fixtures and replace the bulbs.
Many years ago they had quality control issues with magnetic MH ballasts (they are all electronic now).
toothybugs
New member
They were good for a softie tank. Longterm, however, you'll want better stuff. I started with a 48" 760W fixture and loved it, however the LEDs burned out quickly and the unit pretty much fell apart after about a year. They are a decent way to start if you're in a hurry and not afraid of wasting a good chunk of cash up front.
