Halide Q & A

[HumbleFish]

Your ballast will work with both of them, no problems.

Thanks!

 

[biecacka]

Jack, I'm considering that reflector and a good bulb combination as we speak. It's a tough call!
Thanks buddy
Corey

 

[sirreal63]

The hard part now will be to find it, BRS is out of stock. If you find them let me know.

 

[biecacka]

I actually have 2 that I loaned a buddy a few yrs back to grow veggies here in the winter. A way he could start them early and keep them in later if needed. I might see if he still needs them both?? I think. It was the large on like 22/22/9 or something. Which one is that? :lol:
Corey

 

[sirreal63]

That is the large one. If he doesn't need them and you want to sell the other one, let me know.

 

[biecacka]

ATS the one you Pm'd me about right. About 48/48 spread?
Corey

 

[sirreal63]

it is this one...Sunlight Supply's Lumen Max reflector (22.25"L X 22.25"W X 8.75"H)

 

[Jonnyhot]

Ok I have a 150 tall that is 30" deep would a 400w MHz work ? I was planning on having a hanging canapy

 

[sirreal63]

Depending on bulb/ballast/reflector combination 250's may be enough.

 

[biecacka]

Jonny I used 250 watt on my 30 inch tall tank with no issues
Corey

 

[djnelson00]

Hey guys,
I am planning a 270 (72" 36" 24") tank but before I build it i would like to here what you guys would do for lighting. I plan on having a mixed tank with no canopy or fixture. Any input would be appreciated.

 

[sirreal63]

24" tall?

 

[djnelson00]

Yes. Let me clarify. 72" length x 36" width x 24" high.

 

[sirreal63]

The fun part will be finding a reflector that will cover the 36". Are you considering pendants? I see you said no canopy or fixture.

 

[djnelson00]

Yes. I'm looking at pendants. I had someone suggest three MH 250w with 2 vho 72" actinics for some deeper blue color. Would this work and do you have any other sugfestions? I know the 36 inches are difficult to cover fully.

 

[sirreal63]

What was suggested is a winning combination. Hamilton may have a fixture that will cover the 36" fairly well but I can't remember which one.

 

[bdsage]

im ordering t cayman sun pendant so ill post ltr....

 

[djnelson00]

What ballasts would everyone suggest for some 250w mogel base bulbs?

 

[sirreal63]

Which mogul bulb? Some are HQI, some are pulse start and some probe start.
Take a look here...it may help.
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-03/sj/index.php

 

[davidgnome]

If someone could point me in the direction of a awesome MH fixture and offer some advice that would be Grand! I have only ever used t5's and reefbrite Leds, and am planning a 240 square sps dominated reef. Will have some softies.

I really like the look of this guys tank and his lighting is awesome. So any advice on a pfo hood and where I could get a good one? What type of ballasts would work with 20k radiums. would 2 bulbs be enough or should I do 4 as in the tank pictured. Also I wanna add either t5 or vho but dont know the difference in them really. and 4 reefbrites attached to the hood. Thanks for any help.