PFO 400w HQI...

[PITSTOP]

Which SE 400w bulbs, other than Radium 20K, will the PFO 400wHQI ballast run (in case I want to switch to another bulb besides Radium)?

Also. have there benn quallity/consistency issues w/Radium 400w bulbs - is this an old issue?

 

[MarineDepot]

Hello Pitstop,

Thanks for the post, any of our SE 400 watt bulbs we off will work with PFO HQI ballast.
As far as I know there hasn't been any issues with the radium 400watt bulbs, that I am aware of. I have always used Radium bulbs myself with great success

please let us know if you have any further questions,

Walter F
Marine Depot Customer Services
714.385.0080 Phone
714.385.0180 Fax
www.MarineDepot.com

 

[PITSTOP]

Yes, I do have another question...

Which reflector do you recommend for a 120 display - SPS barebottom (high flow - 2xTUNZE 6100)?

I can go a few different ways...

> 2x400w Radium 20K w/out supplemental lighting: Luminarc?

> 2x400w Ushio 14K w/2x110 VHO URi Super Actinic: 2x24" PFO Parallel

> 2x400w XM10K w/2x110 VHO URi Super Actinic: 2x24" PFO Parallel

Which one of the above would you recommend?

 

[MarineDepot]

Hello Pitstop,

Thank you for the reply, actually any of those combinations will work for you. It's just a matter of your preferance. I am aware that higher the Kelvin rating the slower the coral growth but nicer color, you should check on this link here for color variations on the bulbs. Click here http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_lighting_metal_halide_bulbs_information.asp?CartId=

I hope this was helpful

Walter F
Marine Depot Customer Services
714.385.0080 Phone
714.385.0180 Fax
www.MarineDepot.com