Best 175 watt MH Bulb

[gixxer600]

Looking to go from a 20k bulb to a 14k bulb and was wondering what the best bulb option would be. Of course looking for good color and growth.

 

[mufret]

Which ballast and reflector are you using?

 

[weaglereefer]

Iwasaki 15k. Blueish on electronic ballasts, white on magnetic ballasts.

 

[gixxer600]

The reflector is a spider style reflector and the ballest is a pulse start.

 

[mufret]

Here's a site that can give you an idea of the best bulb for your setup:

http://www.reeflightinginfo.arvixe.com">http://www.reeflightinginfo.arvixe.com</a>

The Iwasaki 15k bulb is exceptional if you are running electronic ballasts. Not quite the same output on magnetics, though.