At a loss in regards to lighting

[lastlight]

so i was told. you don't need to run t5s necessarily.

[Brandon5555]

Hmmm, do the t5's ignite and stay lit?

[lastlight]

I've never tried them I have no idea. New ballast would be pretty cheap but it's not something I've done or troubleshot before.

[Brandon5555]

Okay, is there any coral you would like in return? I could give you a Kenya tree, or a chilli coral, or even 2 condylactis anemones if you want

[lastlight]

Originally Posted by Brandon5555

Okay, is there any coral you would like in return? I could give you a Kenya tree, or a chilli coral, or even 2 condylactis anemones if you want

No thank-you though

[sphelps]

I would look into a 6 bulb T5 fixture, many will fit into your budget new. The options you'll have for bulbs will allow you to adjust the overall intensity for whatever you plan to keep. For lower light you could put in a couple actinics for more effect while if you wanted more intensity use more high par rated bulbs.

[ScubaSteve]

There is a guy on RC selling a Giesemann Eco/Plus 230 48" Blue Metal Halide Fixture 2x250W 2x54W T5 for $400 plus shipping.