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Old 02-09-2005, 04:36 AM
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So my recommendation would be 3 HQI 250 watt ballasts running something like AB 10000K, or SA 10000K bulbs as these two have higher outputs than the other ones I have seen. the AB is actually a true 13K bulbs and it has an ice blue color and the SA are a 10000K bulb with a tint of green or yellow that you can't see if you are running actinic. Steve
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where can I get AB bulbs locally?

If you don't mind mail-ordering (always a risk) best price I've found so far is:

http://www.canadianmarineaquariumsup...cat=341&page=1

Shipping might even be free.
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Old 02-09-2005, 12:55 PM
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you have a 24" deep tank. in my humble opinion 400's are a waist of power and heat in this depth and you can get just as much if not more bang for your buck running 250 watt SE bulbs on tar HQI ballasts.
What if he had a 20" water depth and ran the bulbs 12" above, because he got a really good deal on the dual 400W setup? Still too much?

Or maybe too wasteful? Or just good planning for the inevitable upgrade to the 72x30x30... yeah, that's the ticket...
Air doesn't reduce the light output near what water does. so even 12" above the surface I would still recommend 250's but like you said if you get a screaming deal on 400's well I am always for saving money.

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So my recommendation would be 3 HQI 250 watt ballasts running something like AB 10000K, or SA 10000K bulbs as these two have higher outputs than the other ones I have seen. the AB is actually a true 13K bulbs and it has an ice blue color and the SA are a 10000K bulb with a tint of green or yellow that you can't see if you are running actinic. Steve
Steve
where can I get AB bulbs locally?

If you don't mind mail-ordering (always a risk) best price I've found so far is:

http://www.canadianmarineaquariumsup...cat=341&page=1

Shipping might even be free.
I mailed ordered bulbs from them with no problems. Packaging is excellent and price is even better
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