Can't find Pheonix 14k

[snowmansnow]

well, a few threads I dug up said they are discontinued, which is a bummer, but you'd THINK they would still be a round.

Looking for pheonix 14k 250w HQI.

I suppose I could try an alternate lamp, but the Pheonix is just what I remember liking as a stand alone lamp last time I had MH.

B.

 

[enderg60]

pheonix bulbs really only looked good run on electric ballasts and oddly only the 150w ones had good color...and the best color ive ever seen out of a halide period. But they are gone now.

If you have a magnetic ballast a radium 20k would be a good choice.

Over driven radiums are pretty much the best Ive found for halide color, but I will end up with supplemental lighting to even the color out. I wouldnt expect to get perfect color and decent light levels out of a halide without some kind of supplemental lighting.

 

[mattgee87]

^^^ And that is why we like Rit

 

[jimmystephens]

Aquacave.com

 

[jimmystephens]

Marinedepot.com also has them

 

[declanisadog]

after the backlash they decided to start making them again. From what I've heard, they should be available beginning of next month.

 

[declanisadog]

EnderG60;1033901 wrote: pheonix bulbs really only looked good run on electric ballasts and oddly only the 150w ones had good color...and the best color ive ever seen out of a halide period. But they are gone now.

If you have a magnetic ballast a radium 20k would be a good choice.

Over driven radiums are pretty much the best Ive found for halide color, but I will end up with supplemental lighting to even the color out. I wouldnt expect to get perfect color and decent light levels out of a halide without some kind of supplemental lighting.

They don't make a DE 250w radium (trust me, i've looked), and the 150w phoenix were never discontinued. It was only the 250s.

 

[snowmansnow]

JimmyStephens;1033911 wrote: Marinedepot.com also has them

Only 150


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[1mbrews8]

I tried a knockoff that the online seller said was similar and it stunk. I have not been able to find a normal price Phoenix 14k either.

 

[declanisadog]

I saw some on amazon the other day, but the price was way high. Hopefully specialty optical will start carrying them again soon. They had the best prices I've found.

 

[declanisadog]

only one left...

 

[snowmansnow]

Declanisadog;1033929 wrote: only one left...

http://www.amazon.com/Phoenix-Electric-Company-Aquarium-150-watt/dp/B003JO6HN8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1432140715&sr=8-2&keywords=phoenix+250+watt">Amazon.com : Phoenix Electric Company Metal Halide HQI 14000K DE Bulb for Aquarium, 150-watt : Aquarium Lights : Pet Supplies</a>[/QUOTE]

still its 150w

 

[declanisadog]

SnowManSnow;1033944 wrote: still its 150w

It gives you the option to select 250w under where it says

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