Helios or Aquaconnect Halide Bulbs

[kj5432]

Is there anyone out there running Helios 20k bulbs or 14k Aquaconnect bulbs? I am considering these two bulbs but would like to see them on someone else's tank first or if someone had a used pair that I could pick up for a good price I could try them on my tank to see if I liked them?

 

[kj5432]

anyone?

 

[gcarroll]

what wattage? DE or SE?

 

[Jasonincuritiba]

Go with the Aquaconnect or other quality bulb, Helios doesn't have the best quality control.

 

[kj5432]

400 watt single ended is what I am running.

 

[PaulErik]

What ballast are you using? Those two lamps are made to different electrical specifications. The Aquaconnect requires an electronic, pulse start or HQI ballast to start reliably.