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[Tonyscoots84]

hey guys just had a easy question.. which is the better ballast to order magnetic or electronic.

im going to be ordering from hellolights soon. aprox. 2 weeks and am planning out the lighting for the 75 gallon..

2 250 watt mh. retrokits. there about 135.00 with the ballast/without the bulb.. im going to do both bulbs 13000k and if anyone no's where i can get them at a cheaper price please let me no.. pretty much the best bulb for the buck..

another question should i get the screw in type single ended or the double ended type.. im leaning toward the screw in type... guys let me no please... thanks

anthony

 

[reefoman]

Ballast of course electronic...
Is silent , not too hot , smaller , not heavy like magnetic and your ConEd billing will be a little lower
About bulb... I prefer DE but I think SE is easier to install .
If you gonna use only 2 bulbs IMO better for you if you gonna buy SE but if you want to use some bulb in the center of your canopy , then better to put DE .

Best Regards

 

[FRY]

check this out

http://www.1000bulbs.com/product.php?product=949

 

[reefoman]

Take a look if you want for this custom made light hoods, it's my job ...
shorter is 4' 2X175W SE bulbs, Aqua Medic moon light and 2X54W T5 actynic,
longer is 6' 3X250W (2XSE&1XDEbulb), 2XIceCap moon light and 4X96W power compact actynic (2X420Nm&2X460Nm).

 

[Tonyscoots84]

how much for the setup the 4' one

 

[DEEPWATER]

tony if you need lights call me ,just pmed you :approve:

 

[reefoman]

You can buy aluminum hood and DIY parts here :
http://www.petsupplyliquidator.com/htm/mnu_ahoods.htm

around $35/one feet+shipping, If you want to order some ballasts, bulbs, etc
and LMK then I'll help you to build this setup .
Of course up to you .