Metal Halides!

[Daddeo]

I just ordered two XM 10k's for my tank since my last set of reeflux 10k's color shifted badly! My question is, are XM's stable now? I.E. - color, halide envelop, etc..

The reason I ask is I vaguely remember years ago reading about people having problems with them. Thanks for any info/help provided.

 

[sirreal63]

I have used the XDE's for many years and never had a single issue with them. I think the Ushio 10k's have a slightly better color but the difference in minimal. FWIW I know more people have complained about the SE than the DE so that may be valid.

 

[Daddeo]

Thanks! IIRC, It is either they work great or they dont, no in between. I'm hoping they'll work great for me but I believe anything's better than reeflux bulbs at the moment...

 

[sirreal63]

You can always try the Ushio, the price is close and both have been top notch bulbs for a long time. I have never used the Reeflux bulbs, but they have got mixed reviews over the years. I still have one XDE that is about 6 years old or so, it fires right up and looks good. It is a backup bulb that I retired to backup duty after about 16 months of use.

 

[Daddeo]

I do believe I'm going to order a set a Ushio's as well. I hear nothing but good about them!

 

[sirreal63]

They are both quality bulbs.