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[Fireworm]

Looking to get rid of my 250w MH retro. Anyone intrested? Electronic ballast, 2 bulbs, retro reflector.

 

[Fireworm]

Not sure now if I want to get rid of my 250 or dual 400. I just got a killer deal on a Icecap 660 with 6 pairs of VHO endcaps and standoffs.

So i guess I need to ask questions now. What do you guys think that have seen my setup. Should I get rid of the 250 and run the VHOs with the 400s or get rid of the 400s and get another 250 to run with the VHO? In either sceniero what K bulb should I run do you think? Is there anytype of VHO that is better than others?

 

[Sirhog66]

go with the 250's less heat I run a 14k phoniex bulb and am very happy

 

[mojo~]

I am telling ya drop the dual 400's and go with two 250's and a couple t5's lol

 

[tazman71]

If the Icecap is the 660-009, you can run T5's on it. Just replace the endcaps and buy individual reflectors for the bulbs.

If you want to run the VHO's, they are realy not worth hooking up accept for actinics, or a softy tank with some LPS.

As far as 400's or 250's, I am not sure myself. Since I am switching to a mostly SPS tank, I have been considering switching to 400's, but have to do some replumbing to get the chiller on a different circuit.

 

[Fireworm]

It is a 660 Icecap. I might run T5s, but for now I will probably stick with the VHO because I don't have to buy anything but bulbs. I can work my way to T5 as i can get the money. I need that powerball ticket for this week. Then I could have a bad *** nano 90g reef. It would be a nano compared to my FOWLR tank.LOL

 

[Gondore]

If you go with the 250s I would suggest getting some good reflectors. From my research you can get close to the same PAR with 250s running good reflectors (Sunlight Supply) than what you can with 400s running something like spider reflectors.

 

[Fireworm]

I think I might have to stick with my 400s, but not sure until I get teh VHOs up an running. I had my 250 on by itself yesterday, and the side of the tank it was on was just so dark. I am a big fan of the bright tanks.

What I am thinking of now, or just planning out in my head, if I turn the MHs to be parallel with the tank, and run 4 VHOs with them. 2 in front and 2 in the back.

The biggest reason for keeping the 400s, if I go that route, I can't get any bites on them. I have put them on a few forums, and I got people who want to buy the bulbs, but leave the rest of it. If I get rid of the bulbs, I am getting rid of the whole light system.

 

[Gondore]

You should come over and take a look at my system sometime Phil. I believe my 2x250s with Lumen Max reflectors are as bright are your 2x400s.

 

[k'ville_reefer]

I may be interested in the 400's. What are you asking for them? If you do get rid of the 250's, what do you want for those? I to am running different ideas through my mind. Like eventually, I'd like to work my way up to 250 gal outrageous show tank. Likewise, I need to hit the powerball. If I can pick up a piece here or there to help break up the overall cost into manageable bite, that's about the only way I'll ever get there.

 

[Fireworm]

ALright, I have decided to keep my 400s, and get rid of the 250. I have the 250 posted on the selling forum for $150 shipped, will make a better deal if anyone in the club wants it first. Let me know, can get rid of it whenever you are ready for it.

 

[Fireworm]

250 MH sold to Kville reefer. Thanks

 

[k'ville_reefer]

light will be great for my 75 gal project. thanks Phil.