Ballasts

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What do you guys perfer for balast's on MH. Im thinking of doing a complete re do of my current light fixture. Right now its an Aqua Medic fixture 72" with 4-250w halides and 4 39 w actinics.

I was thinking of changing the balast's to 400 w mogals but was not sure on a great quality unit, was considering Icecap's but not sure.



My tank is a 225g sps. Light fixture is coming up on a year old so its time for new bulbs, But instead of ordering 250 watt Im thinking of just changing the ballasts, and up grading tyo 400 watt x 4



Thanks All Bill

 

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hmm

 

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I expected a lot more from this board, guess I was wrong :hmm3:

 

[supervdl]

I have blue line electronic balasts and they work fine. You might have more luck in the Light & Equipment Forum.

 

[downhillbiker]

What is the depth of the tank? I really dont think you would need 400w unless you have a deep tank. I personally really like the galaxy ballasts from sunlightsupply. They are very well made and are very energy efficient, while being able to power any bulb. I would choose the radium bulbs if you can afford them. They tend to wear out a little faster than others, but the color is amazing. The coral really responds to them. I would say its not worth it unless your tank is over 25" tall though.

 

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26" with sand bed,

 

[luther1200]

I expected a lot more from this board, guess I was wrong :hmm3:

It wasn't even an hour from your first post???? Maybe give it some time.