Quick Lighting Question

[jjz_13]

Hey - first off - that meeting at Grace's house was great. Was nice to talk to some experienced people and learn some other ways of doing things.

I have a quick question. Is there any reason to stick to name brands of bulbs? I need to replace the bulbs on my Coralife Aqualight ballasts and was wondering should I stick with these?

http://www.fish.com/itemdy00.asp?T1=710202+096&CatID=367

or are these cheaper, generic ones sufficient?

http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewItem.asp?idproduct=PC1964

This is for a 150g (6'long, 18"deep, 29" high) reef tank that I also have 3 250watt 10K Ushio Metal Halides.

That may be more info than what you need, but really want to know people's opinions on generic vs name brand bulbs.

Thanks.

 

[mflamb]

Joe, Marine Depot typically sells quality stuff. I wouldn't be afraid to use anything from them. The price is great.
Mike

 

[stevemc]

You can get the Coral life bulbs at Hellolights.com- go to the sponsor button and scroll down, for 29.99 also. But what ever bulb will work. I thought true actinic was only with VHO? Maybe these Compact Flourescent are just blue.