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 $35.47	Metal Halide HQI Double-ended PowerPaq Lamp - 14,000k - 70W $34.22	Metal Halide HQI Double-ended PowerPaq Lamp - 20,000k - 150W $35.47	XM Metal Halide Lamp - Mogul Base - 15,000k - 175W $53.09



XM Metal Halide Lamp - Mogul Base - 20,000k - 175W $53.99	XM Metal Halide Lamp - Mogul Base - 10,000k - 250W $61.19	XM Metal Halide Lamp - Mogul Base - 15,000k - 250W $62.99	XM Metal Halide Lamp - Mogul Base - 20,000k - 250W $62.09



XM Metal Halide Lamp - Mogul Base - 10,000k - 400W $71.09	XM Metal Halide HQI Double-ended Lamp - 10,000k - 150W $62.09	XM Metal Halide HQI Double-ended Lamp - 15,000k - 150W $62.09	XM Metal Halide HQI Double-ended Lamp - 20,000k - 150W $62.09



XM Metal Halide HQI Double-ended Lamp - 10,000k - 250W $71.09	XM Metal Halide HQI Double-ended Lamp - 15,000k - 250W $71.09	XM Metal Halide HQI Double-ended Lamp - 20,000k - 250W $71.09	Coralife 150W 20,000K HQI Metal Halide Lamp (ESU) $71.03



Metal Halide HQI Double Ended Lamp - 10,000k - 150W (ESU) $69.00	150W 6,700K HQI Metal Halide Lamp (ESU) $49.16	150W 14,000K HQI Metal Halide Lamp (ESU) $58.32	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 $76.11	Reeflux Bulb - 10,000K - Mogul Base - 250W $66.95	Compact Metal Halide Lamp - 150W - Double Ended - 10,000K $48.71



Compact Metal Halide Lamp - 175W - Single Ended - Mogul Base - 10,000K $60.88	Compact Metal Halide Lamp - 150W - Double Ended - 14,000K $58.85	Compact Metal Halide Lamp - 150W - Double Ended - 20,000K $55.81	Compact Metal Halide Lamp - 250W - Double Ended - 14,000K $60.88



Compact Metal Halide Lamp - 250W - Double Ended - 20,000K $60.88	Compact Metal Halide Lamp - 175W - Single Ended - Mogul Base - 14,000K $65.96	Compact Metal Halide Lamp - 175W - Single Ended - Mogul Base - 20,000K $69.00	Compact Metal Halide Lamp - 250W - Single Ended - Mogul Base - 14,000K $76.11



Compact Metal Halide Lamp - 250W - Single Ended - Mogul Base - 20,000K $76.11	Ushio Aqualite Lamp - HID - G12 - 14,000K - 150W $78.74	XM Metal Halide Lamp - Mogul Base - 10,000K - 175W $53.09	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 $60.88	AquaticLife Lamp - HID Double Ended R7S - 20,000K - 150W $35.70	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 $71.09	Reeflux Bulb - 10,000K - Mogul Base - 400W $69.95



Reeflux HQI DE Bulb - 250W - 20,000K $79.95	Radium HRI Mogul Base Metal Halide Lamp - 250W - 20000K $98.02	Radium HRI Mogul Base Metal Halide Lamp - 400W - 20000K $105.56