Question

[Doc's69]

Was wondering if anyone knew if mini luminarcs can handle a SE bulb and what the dimensions were? Where they could be purchased and maybe I could really get luck and someone here close could have 3 they want to sell or trade. Basically I'm going to tear my tank down and change my T5 system back to MH 250's HQI x 3 if anyone has in good ideas LMK, also want some type of supplementary lighting, not sure what but do not want T5's ... That being said, I also have a 6' fixture from Aquatenics 14 bulb T5 for sell, 750.00$ withh all the bulbs I have, some new, some not as well as a never used hanging kit, FCFS. Doc

 

[ServantSoldier]

minis are setup for moguls. dimensions are 14.5x14.5x6.5

 

[surfnvb7]

so you are going to go with SE on 250w HQI ballasts? i'm assuming radiums?

IMO, ditch the HQI ballasts and just go with icecaps, that will give you a better bulb selection and not over drive them either. I am going to switch my HQI ballast out to an icecap as soon as I get the chance, my lps don't like the intense light put out by the HQI ballast....and my acros look too light IMO.

 

[Doc's69]

cool Alex, that what I was thinking, but for sure I'm going to sell the T5's and return to MH's , someone on here posted a site about heliolights that offer a nice package but not icecaps, how deep is your tank?http://www.hellolights.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1491
any thought on this light?

 

[surfnvb7]

actually, thats not a bad deal.

my tank is 20" deep, and my chalices and acans can't sit in direct light even in the sand. i'm going to switch to icecaps so i can get some better bulb choices, and not over drive the bulbs. over driving the radium with the HQI ballast means i need to replace it every 8 months or so.

i just don't think i really need that extra output from the HQI ballast.