HQI metal halide bulb brands

[snakeblitz33]

I'm cheap when i can be, but not when it comes to the health of my livestock.
what brand of bulb should i go with for a 150w DE HQI retrofit kit?
phoenix? ushio? hamilton? Odyssea?
I'm looking at bulbs that cost between $14 and $60 each, if someone has suggestions?

 

[acrylic51]

Both the Phoenix and Ushio are excellent IMO.......Hamilton I've used and not a big fan......

 

[snakeblitz33]

Eh, I went with Odysea. Something temporary until I can purchase a better bulb. I hate being on such a strict budget, but at least I get to spend some money on the tank here and there.
On the other hand, I have been looking at purchasing from an online hobbyist - about seven or eight SPS frags.... next week.
Thanks. I'll keep that information in mind when I purchase the better bulbs.