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November 23rd, 2008, 02:40 AM
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New Tank = New Lighting MH questions!
Ok i Just picked up my new tank! Woohooo!
125g six footer I have a Few Questions on Metal Halide Lighting. i want to go with 250 Watt 10000K Double end bulbs in individual Reflectors i also wanted T5 actinic bulbs 4x39 I have the Bulbs, Reflectors, endcaps all picked out! I am down to choosing the ballasts. What would you guys recomend? Thanks! Current Aquarium(s) Description: 46 gal LPS reef w/ 20 gallon sump/fuge, 20g reef, soon 125g reef in progress Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Summer 2008 Other Intrests: Sports 
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November 23rd, 2008, 02:58 AM
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Re: New Tank = New Lighting MH questions!
icecaps
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November 23rd, 2008, 03:03 AM
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Re: New Tank = New Lighting MH questions!
+1 for Justin
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November 23rd, 2008, 03:04 AM
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Re: New Tank = New Lighting MH questions!
yes i am sorry i worded that wrong too. I am wanting to go with icecaps. Do they make a ballast that supports dual 250w?
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 46 gal LPS reef w/ 20 gallon sump/fuge, 20g reef, soon 125g reef in progress Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Summer 2008 Other Intrests: Sports
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November 23rd, 2008, 03:05 AM
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Re: New Tank = New Lighting MH questions!
or do have to go with 2 separate 250W ballast?
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 46 gal LPS reef w/ 20 gallon sump/fuge, 20g reef, soon 125g reef in progress Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Summer 2008 Other Intrests: Sports
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November 23rd, 2008, 03:09 AM
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Re: New Tank = New Lighting MH questions!
I would go straight t5's......MH is old school......(;
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November 23rd, 2008, 03:15 AM
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Re: New Tank = New Lighting MH questions!
You'll need a ballast for each MH bulb.So if you've got 3 MH lights over your tank,then you'll need 3 ballasts.
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November 23rd, 2008, 03:16 AM
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Re: New Tank = New Lighting MH questions!
ok. i was just wondering because some companies make their ballasts to handle 2x250 watt bulbs
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 46 gal LPS reef w/ 20 gallon sump/fuge, 20g reef, soon 125g reef in progress Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Summer 2008 Other Intrests: Sports
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November 23rd, 2008, 03:31 AM
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Re: New Tank = New Lighting MH questions!
Go t5 or LED!!!
If you have the money LED is the way to go The Bulbs Last 4 Ever.. in the longrun it is Worth it ...
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November 23rd, 2008, 03:34 AM
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Re: New Tank = New Lighting MH questions!
are t5's that much better? i personally seen better color and growth out of tanks with MH lighting over T5's?
Hmmm.. this brings me to a tough decision. Can i get enough Watts out of Just t5's for sps? Current Aquarium(s) Description: 46 gal LPS reef w/ 20 gallon sump/fuge, 20g reef, soon 125g reef in progress Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Summer 2008 Other Intrests: Sports
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