wanted: MH lighting

[BrainVat]

I might be posting 3x 250w metal halide ballasts in the near future. They are cap & coil style (ANSI M58) and will run any mogul bulb you can find. I also have some great reflectors for them.

I'll take offers now though if ppl are interested in them. They won't be ready to sell for at least another 2 weeks.

[adidas]

Originally Posted by BrainVat

I might be posting 3x 250w metal halide ballasts in the near future. They are cap & coil style (ANSI M58) and will run any mogul bulb you can find. I also have some great reflectors for them.

I'll take offers now though if ppl are interested in them. They won't be ready to sell for at least another 2 weeks.

hmmm i have no idea how much to offer lol

[adidas]

Well if one of you guys have say a dual MH reflector/canopy and dual, or 2 ballasts 250/400watt, pm me. i'm looking for something asap in calgary.

thx

[Tarolisol]

If you dont find one here go to quik grow on edmonton trail used 400w MH ballast with mogul socket for 80bucks.

[adidas]

Originally Posted by Tarolisol

If you dont find one here go to quik grow on edmonton trail used 400w MH ballast with mogul socket for 80bucks.

cool, good deal thx

[adidas]

Originally Posted by Buk_A_neer

All my tanks with MH have been " in wall " so I just locate the ballast out of the way on X-10 timers and the rig the reflector with 5" L bracket and attach the mogul base to that ... the rule of thumb for MH is each lamp can cover 2 sq ft and anything deeper than 24" should have 400W bulb/ballast

any pics of your light setup?

[adidas]

Well, after considering my options and $ situation, I decided to buy this:

http://www.canadianmarineaquariumsup...cat=354&page=1

This should suit a reef right?


oppinions?

[EmilyB]

PC lights will limit the types of coral you can keep.

[adidas]

Originally Posted by EmilyB

PC lights will limit the types of coral you can keep.

I've heard that. do you know which definately wouldnt survive? i'm gettin a good deal on the PC light, I will eventually get the MH. My tank has only been up and running since first week of december. I'm just starting out.

[Tarolisol]

You pretty much cant keep any SPS corals or anemones, well maybe a bta. And depending how deep your tank is most hard corals will need to be placed closer to the top.