the main problem with iwasaki and icecap e-ballasts are that some times you
need to send the ballast and your bulbs in to get them tuned .
I run 2 400w 65k iwasaki and 6 vho 110w uri actinics.
my sps and clams love it.
what size tank are you useing and what is the depth. as you might not need
the 400's.
I use a pfo retro setup on my tank that uses tar ballasts. the do consume
more power but i dont think its anything to break the bank. plus if one bulb
doesnt fore right away (wich happens more than you think) tar will keep
trying. e-ballasts will not.
hth
dave
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Patrino" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, October 12, 2001 11:47 AM
Subject: RE: lighting question
> The main reason i'm asking is because i want to use an electronic ballast.
> The icecap will only use 250W Iwasaki bulbs, and the other company (ocean
> motion i believe) works with only 400 Watt bulbs. I know the Iwasaki
bulbs
> are great, but will it provide enough light for sps, clams and the odd
lps?
>
> While i would like to try comparing the two different bulbs the ballasts
> won't allow it.
>
> On 11-Oct-2001, wrote:
>
> > I would go 2 - 250 watt 65k with your actinics. The 65k have an
excellent
> > par rating and would be a great choice. Or, if you want to really see
for
> > yourself which you like, get one of each and do an expirement for the
next
> > 9
> > months. Add one of each type on each side, and watch your corals. See
> > which
> > they (and you) like best, then when you replace your bulbs, do 2 of the
> > same
> > type.
> >
> > FWIW/IMO/blah blah blah....
> > Shane C.
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