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Old 03-29-2007, 07:33 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Radium Mh bulbs 250 watt 20,000k

What is a good place online to get low priced radium MH bulbs? Are radium bulbs good? What brands and kelvin ratings do others out there prefer? I just asked about radium because my LFS recommended them. Thanks.
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Old 03-29-2007, 08:22 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: Radium MH 250 watt 20,000k

tank specs and species kept will help.
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I recommend the Reeflux 12K bulbs! Great color and great bulb!

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Old 03-30-2007, 03:12 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Re: Radium MH 250 watt 20,000k

Well i have a new tank with no coral yet. I know I want an anemone, pulsing xenia and maybe sponges. my tank is about 3'x2'x2' (i think)
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Re: Radium MH 250 watt 20,000k

Personally I like the XM 10k with pc actinic supplement.
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Reeflux 10k is very nice and my favorite right now.
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Re: Radium MH 250 watt 20,000k

I'm burning 10k 175watt XM's with 4 atinic t5's atm. Will be upgrading to reeflux 250 watt 14k soon.
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Re: Radium MH 250 watt 20,000k

Hello lights has some good prices on all lights and retrofit kits.
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