175W 10000K METAL HALIDE SINGLE ENDED BULB—XM
The XM single-ended metal halide bulb offers good coloration and intensity. The crisp-white color will illuminate your tank nicely. It is very similar to an Ushio10,000K bulb but slightly more yellow. Actinic supplementation may be used to create a bluer look. This bulb will work with a standard magnetic ballast, magnetic pulse-start ballast or electronic ballast. An excellent choice for nano-reefs and other reef tanks up to 18" deep.
Common questions/problems concerning metal halide lamps:
- Metal halide lamps of the same kind are different colors?
Metal halide lamps operate by passing an electric arc through an arc tube that excites particles in the arc tube. When the metal particles reach an excited state they emit energy in the form of visible light. It takes 100 hours of operation before the metal particles stabilize and become a consistent color. All metal halides require 100 hours of operation before color and light output stabilize. All metal halides inherently have a slight color variation between individual lamps.
- The metal halide lamp fires and then either burns dull or the arc extinguishes?
Usually the ballast and lamp are not receiving enough power. Metal halides pull a high current. Usually the problem is either there is too great a load on the circuit or the extension cords are of a small wire size and can`t handle the power needed by the ballast. Use only heavy duty extension cords and try running a ballast off a circuit from another part of the house.
- Do I need a cover shield between the lamp and the aquarium?
Metal halide lamps produce a large amount of UV and also have a potential of exploding. The single ended metal halide lamps have an outer jacket which eliminates most of the UV. However, they have an inherent risk of exploding and UL requires metal halide lamps to be enclosed. On double ended lamps there is no UV shield. Double ended lamps must have a glass shield or major eye injuries including blindness may occur.
- Can I operate a ballast and lamp together which are designed for different wattages?
Each wattage lamp and ballast are designed together for optimal performance and safety. If you over drive the lamp it may explode and shorten the life of the ballast and lamps. If you under drive the lamp it will also shorten the life of both components and also may explode. Do not mix different type wattages of lamps and ballasts.
NOTE: The bulb should be handled carefully during installation and replacement.
**Please Note** Pulse start type lamps may ignite and work just fine on a probe start ballast for a few months; however, as the lamp ages, the electrodes erode and higher voltage is needed to start the lamp. The open circuit voltage provided by probe start ballasts is not sufficient to ignite a pulse start lamp.
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XM Lighting
XM Lighting is the leading manufacturer of high quality metal halide lamps for the aquarium industry. XM Lighting began in 2003 and took the hobby by storm with high PAR levels, high quality lamps, and world class customer service. XM Lighting quickly became the hottest selling lamp in the industry, and they`ve continued the trend by developing new lamp wattages and color temperatures to meet the ever changing demands of the aquarium hobby.
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175 Watt 10000K Metal Halide Bulb - XM, Mogul Base
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Good experience
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JOHN CARUSO
Excellent!
Posted: 12/25/2011 from SEBRING, FL UNITED STATES
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Beginner
Comments:
Very good service and product. Real expert packaging. I would not hesitate to order items from this company.
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A bit on the yellow side...
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GREGORY HAUG
Below Average
Posted: 9/3/2011 from MAGNOLIA, TX UNITED STATES
2.0
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Comments:
I bought this to replace an existing 10K MH bulb. This new bulb is quite a bit more yellow than the old Coralife bulb I replaced. Based on the coloring, I would probably try another brand or move to a 14K bulb.
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maravilhosa
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FABIOLA DE SOUZA CORDEIRO
Excellent!
Posted: 6/22/2011 from OAKLAND PARK, FL UNITED STATES
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Beginner
Comments:
all my coral´s colored
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NIce spectrum and intensity
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Amphiprion
Excellent!
Posted: 9/2/2010 from Mobile, AL UNITED STATES
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Expert
Comments:
Using an electronic ballast from Hamilton, I was able to get a nice, crisp white light from this lamp. The intensity is also very nice, as it yielded quite high levels of PAR, which was perfect for my seagrasses and corals. The only yellowing I've noticed is with extended age and/or yellowed water, the latter of which this lamp will make more evident than most others, due to the white hue. Bluer lamps mask this more, IME.
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Yuck!
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PATRICK CONNOLLY
Unsatisfactory
Posted: 3/20/2009 from CYPRESS, TX UNITED STATES
1.0
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Comments:
I ordered two of these bulbs just 3 months ago. The color of light was a grungy yellow.
One of the two lights has already burnt out.
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250w 10k
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CHRIS KEADLE
Great
Posted: 1/19/2009 from SEATTLE, WA UNITED STATES
4.0
5
Experience Level:
Expert
Comments:
I think the bulb does what it is supposed to but it is a little too yellow for me... I am used to the 20k bulb though.
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Great Bulbs
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NICHOLAS SADAKA
Excellent!
Posted: 12/21/2008 from MARRIOTTSVILLE, MD UNITED STAT
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Comments:
These bulbs seem great to me. I'm not one of those people who are consumed with the color the light gives off, only how my photosynthetic creatures respond with growth and so far, so good in that regard. I would definitely purchase and/or recommend these bulbs again. Thanks for the recommendation from customer service (Steve and Robert are great!!!)
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NICE!!!
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Jerry DABOLS
Excellent!
Posted: 10/17/2008 from VICTORVILLE, CA UNITED STATES
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Expert
Comments:
I THOUGHT AFTER RUNNING 400 WATT 10KS ON HQI BALLASTS, THAT I WOULD BE A LITTLE DISAPPOINTED. BUT, I'M ACTUALLY AMAZED THEY LOOK SO GOOD AND I'M RUNNING THEM ON BLUELINE ELECTRONIC BALLASTS. THEY ARE WHITER THAN THE 400'S WERE. MY SPS'S SEEM TO BE GROWING JUST THE SAME WITH ALOT LESS ELECTRICITY AND HEAT.
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NICE BULB
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MARCEL TRAYLOR
Excellent!
Posted: 9/9/2008 from PLANO, TX UNITED STATES
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Expert
Comments:
Well the bulb takes about 10 days before it takes its true color. My corals have never grown so much. The bulb is has a yellowish tint with a slight hint of blue. I would reccomend to anyone who wants their corals to grow like crazy.
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Good Value
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LOUIS KIRKBRIDE
Excellent!
Posted: 7/19/2008 from RALEIGH, NC UNITED STATES
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Comments:
Have only had bulbs 3 days. Very Bright and excellent pure white spectrum.
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