Mogul-based (single-ended) and HQI (double ended) metal halide lamps output the most intense aquarium lighting available - use it in deep tanks to penetrate further, and in reef tanks with shallow water corals, tridacna clams and other organisms that need intense lighting to survive. Metal halide lamps are also popular for their shimmering sunlight-through-water effect that recreates the natural appearance of a shallow reef and is simply stunning to behold. Check to see if your metal halide fixture takes single (mogul-based) or HQI bulbs.

Most 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. If your fixture doesn't have one built in, you'll need a ballast rated for your bulb type and wattage.



Metal Halide HQI Double-ended PowerPaq Lamp - 10,000k - 150W Price: $44.99 Sale price: $37.29	Metal Halide HQI Double-ended PowerPaq Lamp - 14,000k - 70W Price: $44.99 Sale price: $35.99	Metal Halide HQI Double-ended PowerPaq Lamp - 14,000k - 150W Price: $44.99 Sale price: $37.29	Metal Halide HQI Double-ended PowerPaq Lamp - 20,000k - 150W Price: $44.99 Sale price: $37.29



XM Metal Halide Lamp - Mogul Base - 15,000k - 175W $60.00	XM Metal Halide Lamp - Mogul Base - 20,000k - 175W $60.00	XM Metal Halide Lamp - Mogul Base - 10,000k - 250W $65.00	XM Metal Halide Lamp - Mogul Base - 15,000k - 250W $65.00



XM Metal Halide Lamp - Mogul Base - 20,000k - 250W $65.00	XM Metal Halide Lamp - Mogul Base - 10,000k - 400W $70.00	XM Metal Halide HQI Double-ended Lamp - 10,000k - 150W $65.00	XM Metal Halide HQI Double-ended Lamp - 15,000k - 150W $65.00



XM Metal Halide HQI Double-ended Lamp - 20,000k - 150W $65.00	XM Metal Halide HQI Double-ended Lamp - 10,000k - 250W $75.00	XM Metal Halide HQI Double-ended Lamp - 15,000k - 250W $75.00	XM Metal Halide HQI Double-ended Lamp - 20,000k - 250W $75.00



Coralife 150W 20,000K HQI Metal Halide Lamp (ESU) Price: $66.59 Sale price: $43.99	Metal Halide HQI Double Ended Lamp - 10,000k - 150W (ESU) Price: $53.99 Sale price: $41.19	150W 6,700K HQI Metal Halide Lamp (ESU) Price: $52.19 Sale price: $37.29	150W 14,000K HQI Metal Halide Lamp (ESU) Price: $61.19 Sale price: $42.49



Reeflux Bulb - 20,000K - Mogul Base - 400W $69.95	Reeflux HQI DE Bulb - 150W - 20,000K $66.95	Compact Metal Halide Lamp - 250W - Single Ended - Mogul Base - 10,000K Price: $71.99 Sale price: $60.09	Reeflux Bulb - 10,000K - Mogul Base - 250W $66.95



Compact Metal Halide Lamp - 150W - Double Ended - 10,000K Price: $52.19 Sale price: $42.89	Compact Metal Halide Lamp - 175W - Single Ended - Mogul Base - 10,000K Price: $58.49 Sale price: $50.09	Compact Metal Halide Lamp - 150W - Double Ended - 14,000K Price: $51.29 Sale price: $42.89	Compact Metal Halide Lamp - 150W - Double Ended - 20,000K Price: $53.99 Sale price: $48.59



Compact Metal Halide Lamp - 250W - Double Ended - 14,000K Price: $62.99 Sale price: $51.49	Compact Metal Halide Lamp - 250W - Double Ended - 20,000K Price: $77.39 Sale price: $51.49	Compact Metal Halide Lamp - 175W - Single Ended - Mogul Base - 14,000K Price: $57.59 Sale price: $52.89	Compact Metal Halide Lamp - 175W - Single Ended - Mogul Base - 20,000K Price: $59.39 Sale price: $52.89



Compact Metal Halide Lamp - 250W - Single Ended - Mogul Base - 14,000K Price: $71.99 Sale price: $60.09	Compact Metal Halide Lamp - 250W - Single Ended - Mogul Base - 20,000K Price: $66.59 Sale price: $60.09	Ushio Aqualite Lamp - HID - G12 - 14,000K - 150W Price: $71.99 Sale price: $54.29	XM Metal Halide Lamp - Mogul Base - 10,000K - 175W $60.00



Reeflux HQI Bulb - 10,000K - 150W $66.95	Reeflux HQI Bulb - 12,000K - 150W $66.95	Reeflux Bulb - 10,000K - Mogul Base - 175W $62.95	Reeflux Bulb - 12,000K - Mogul Base - 175W $62.95



Reeflux Bulb - 20,000K - Mogul Base - 250W $66.95	Reeflux HQI Bulb - 12,000K - 250W $79.95	Compact Metal Halide Lamp - 250W - Double Ended - 10,000K Price: $67.49 Sale price: $51.49	AquaticLife Marine 700+nm Lamp - HID G12 - 10,000K - 150W Price: $44.99 Sale price: $37.59



AquaticLife Marine 700+nm Lamp - HID G12 - 14,000K - 150W Price: $44.99 Sale price: $37.59	AquaticLife Marine 700+nm Lamp - HID G12 - 20,000K - 150W Price: $44.09 Sale price: $37.59	AquaticLife Lamp - HID Double Ended R7S - 10,000K - 150W Price: $44.09 Sale price: $37.59	AquaticLife Lamp - HID Double Ended R7S - 14,000k - 150W Price: $44.09 Sale price: $37.59



AquaticLife Lamp - HID Double Ended R7S - 20,000K - 150W Price: $44.09 Sale price: $37.59	Current Metal Halide PowerPaq - HQI - 10,000K - 250W Price: $53.99 Sale price: $44.89	Metal Halide PowerPaq Lamp - HQI - 14,000K - 250W Price: $53.09 Sale price: $44.89	Reeflux Bulb - 12,000K - Mogul Base - 250W $66.95



Reeflux HQI Bulb - 10,000K - 250W $79.95	Reeflux Bulb - 12,000K - Mogul Base - 400W $69.95	XM Metal Halide Lamp - Mogul Base - 20,000k - 400W $70.00	Reeflux Bulb - 10,000K - Mogul Base - 400W $69.95



Reeflux HQI DE Bulb - 250W - 20,000K $79.95	Radium HRI Lamp - Double Ended Metal Halide HQI - 150W - 10,000K $80.99	Radium HRI Lamp - Double Ended Metal Halide HQI - 150W - 20,000K Price: $89.99 Sale price: $87.19