MH Bulbs

[::pete::]

I just came from HD and they have MH bulbs by Phillips SE in 175, 250 and 400W. The 400W was 35.00. They dont look any different than the ones we use however I dont know what they put out.

[LoneStar]

That would be a good source for a back-up bulb in case something happens.... ;)

[JimD]

Most commercial bulbs like those are in the 3.3-4k range.

[brewercm]

I'd bet they are in the 5K to 6.5K range but it would be nice to know for sure. Were they the ones that have a fairly fat body to them?
Maybe a good fuge bulb or prop tank bulb for growth purposes if they are in the 6.5K area, of course the corals colors would suffer.

[::pete::]

They are not flat at all.

[brewercm]

They are not flat at all.

Huh, you mean they look like a standard 250w XM 10K bulb then?

[::pete::]

Thats what I mean!!



Just found this on HD site

Features medium screw base, 8600 lumens, ED-17P bulb, 16000 hr. average life, 85 CRI and 3000 K color temperature. It''s overall length is 5-7/16 in. Mfg #MHC100/U/MP/3K

[brewercm]

and 3000 K color temperature

Very yellow but great for growing plants if you're into that thing. 8) [/quote]

[::pete::]

The 175 at I think it was 15.00 would make an awsome fuge light.

[AlexKilpatrick]

I used to use one of these to grow caulerpa and it worked really well. The tank was *amazingly* yellow, though.