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    halide socket types...

    i am going to be replacing my bulbs... is there more types of sockets other than a mogul and double ended... mine is a screw in like a mogul.. i just was not sure if there were different size moguls.... thanks

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    also i was looking for suggestions on k rating and brand....thanks.......as far as k rating i have 4 vho actinic bulbs in my system for blue color

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    Go for a 10000k bulb, Ushio/BLV or Aqualine Buske. You want a mogul socket; there is a medium socket as well but it is not popular in the industry.
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    What size is your tank and what wattage lamps are you talking about?
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    the tank is 150 gallons... it has 2 175 watt halides

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    If you are sticking with 175w mogul base lamps, I would go with 10,000K Ushio.

    How tall is your 150-gal tank?
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    its 24 inches tall... and i have 4 vho actinics as well

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    I would go with 250w 10k lites, mogul base. Scott gave a great choice in his post earlier.
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    i already have 2 175s with icecap ballasts.. it came with my setup...i am sure 250s would be much better.. but i really dont want to buy ballasts again

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    Quote Originally Posted by reseter5 View Post
    i already have 2 175s with icecap ballasts.. it came with my setup...i am sure 250s would be much better.. but i really dont want to buy ballasts again
    You'll be OK with the 175's and the VHO actinics. I guess your tank is 60"L x 24"W x 24"H. I was afraid it was one of those 48"L x 24"W x 30"H 150's.

    Most people would prefer 250's in your situation but you can get by with what you have.
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    thanks for all the info...................


 

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