What to replace discontinued Phoenix 14K 250W DE MH.

[daves-reef]

I just read a post on RC that " Phoenix bulbs are out of production, so they are not returning"
just checked the usual sites and they seem out of stock everywhere.
So if it's true, looking for alternative 250W DE bulb suggestions.

What are you using for MH Double ended?

 

[mnavick]

Just grabbed 3 of 4 available from Aquacave!!!!
Site on Ebay had 40 coming in this week (released from Customs on Friday).
Tried looking over phoenix-elec.com/jp, but even w/Google translator rather difficult to read

Interested to se what others are using that is comparable.

 

[reefstarter]

that bulb is the best next ro Radium 20 K now what sheesh

 

[Rone]

Found this for ya..http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/281377711838?item=281377711838&rmvSB=true
How is the 14000k for a reef?
Also how are these bulbs?http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/xm-15k-double-end-bulb.html

 

[reefstarter]

they are great , good par and color

 

[Rone]

they are great , good par and color

On both bulbs?

 

[mnavick]

I currently use 3-Phoenix 250w DE 14K and have for years.
$60!!!!! HOLY SNICKIES, talk about price gouging. Aquacave did a price match and got them for $43.

 

[this is me]

Damn! That's ashame. Pheonix is the bulb I use. I only have two brand new one left. That will last me until the end of 2016.

 

[dz6t]

try this
http://www.ebay.com/itm/250W-14000K...619?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a997bf40b

 

[mnavick]

Great price, but in this hobby you get what you pay for
Phoenix "compatible", lol...........

 

[daves-reef]

I have tried searching for reviews on the low cost Phoenix alternative eBay bulbs. Did not find much. Some negatives reviews. Was hoping someone had personal results they could share on DE bulbs other than Phoenix.

 

[reefstarter]

Personally I think Dong would not steer you wrong . I'd try them , and plan to buy about 4 of them at that price so I can have all my bulbs newer and a spare or 2

 

[bdaley]

Dong I ordered two just to see for myself lol, I agree you get what you pay for.

 

[dz6t]

I actually have two, they looks exactly the same as the real deal. May be batch to batch inconsistency.

 

[dz6t]

I will order two more today and see.

 

[dz6t]

Just ordered a pair and also send the seller a message. Will post update on these newer ones.

 

[reefstarter]

Is there a cheapo for radiums lol

 

[dz6t]

No, I have been looking for it. At $70 a pop and it lasts for two years, I will stick to the real deal, LOL

 

[letoan]

If you want to use the cheap alternatives. Plusrite is there.

 

[dz6t]

If you want to use the cheap alternatives. Plusrite is there.

yes, good suggestion, Plusrite is good bulb.