MH Lighting

[causeidm]

I am looking into upgrading my lighting to Metal Halide. I was wondering what color of bulb I should go with, I was thinking 2 175 watt halides with 2 standard flouresent bulbs. I am trying to decide with 5500 K, 10,000k, or 12,000k. I was just wondering if, since I will have the standard flouresents, would I need anything better then a 5500k, or if I had to go with the 12000K, do I need the standard flouresents?
Thanks in advance

 

[mr . salty]

The 10kMH bulbs are very popular right now,..These are what I run(2x175),and love them...I also have two 30 watt actinic blue flo's,,and a 50/5040 watt.and a 40 watt 10k flo....All this over a 130 fowlr/ls.LOOKS GREAT

 

[simm]

Iv got 2 MH 175 watt 10,000K with 2 65w actinic PC's.

 

[fishfood]

Is there a specific brand that you guys would suggest? I have a hamilton 10k 175 watt bulb right now. I think it needs to be replaced soon and was wondering if there is any specific brand that is better or even bulb type.