CaptainK Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 I have a friend getting ready to setup a tank and we need a couple used bulbs to get it started. 20K would be best but anything that works would be good. Looking for free but willing to trade some corals for bulbs. Preferably in Northeast Austin. PM me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoly Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 I've got a 20k se 250w radium. I'm on the southwest side of town though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Reefer Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 (edited) Ive been running used 250wMH SE for 5 years. couldn't find some recently and i was desperate so i took a chance on these cheapo $15 bulbs and WOW they are as good as any high end bulb i have ever run. I'll never spend money on those other brands again https://www.1000bulbs.com/product/8024/MHS-02502405.html?ref=none MHS-02502405 Plusrite 2405 - MH250/T15/HOR/20 - 250 Watt - T15 - 20,000 Kelvin - Aquarium Lamp - Unprotected Arc Tube - 20000K - ANSI M58/E - Horizontal Burn - Metal Halide Edited August 9, 2014 by Mad Reefer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Been using those for 4 years now. Big fan of getting similar quality at a budget price! Sent via Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainK Posted August 11, 2014 Author Share Posted August 11, 2014 Thanks for the link! Wish T5s lasted that long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 I haven't been using the exact same bulbs for 4 years, just the brand... in case what I wrote was confusing. I replace every 6-12 months. Sent via Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin S. Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Thanks Captain K ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin S. Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I found them here with cheaper shipping fyi http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA0BD1ME5068&cm_re=Plusrite_2405_-_MH250%2fT15%2fHOR%2f20K-_-9SIA0BD1ME5068-_-Product Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I have 6+ used SE bulbs if your friend wants them. They've probably been used somewhere around 6 months each. Otherwise, was gonna toss them in recycling. Sent via Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin S. Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 This cant be right. XM bulb for $17? http://www.ebay.com/itm/XM-250W-20-000K-20K-110V-Metal-Halide-Bulb-Mogul-Base-E39-Probe-Start-Ballast-/251612526617?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a95467819 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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