Hortilux bulb issues check it out

are these bulbs good I had one ballast blow up and another cut out but check the color of the bulbs .. are these fucked or what

That doesn't look good. What type of ballast Are you using? Is it dimmable or digital?

Those bulbs are cashed. The one on the left has been ridden like a $2 whore. 2 cycles (8-10 weeks of 12/12) max per bulb. Especially if you are trying to get the benefits of the hortilux bulbs. As previous person asked, what tyoe of ballast? Brand, wattage, etc.

are you by any chance using an electronic ballast on the wrong wattage, or say the 50% setting or the super setting, which over powers the bulbs?