ice cap ballast worth the extra$?

[Invigor]

hqi bulb will run optimally on a pfo hqi ballast, although it's not electronic, it works best with hqi bulbs a hqi ballast is also called a "m80" ballast. stircrazy = light guru, i get my answers from him.

if you wanted 14000k, you might want to check out ab aqualine 10k bulbs, they run at 13000k on an hqi ballast. i've had the chance to see some in person and they're a nice balance of blue and white. rather expensive bulbs tho. $89 at www.canadianmarineaquariumsupply.com I don't know that J&L carries them, but there's a good chance they're the color you're seeking.

ballast: http://www.jlaquatics.com/cgi-bin/sh...gno=pfo-bh251q
bulb: http://www.canadianmarineaquariumsup...cat=341&page=1

you can get the mogul socket from a hydroponics store, or maybe even home depot for $10-$20 and just mount it yourself