Lighting question

[NMreefer]

Hello all.

Can I get somefeedback on Coralvue Ballasts and bulbs please? I'm thinking about going with their new epoxy filled 250W MH ballast. It's supposed to be quiet, since it doesn't have fans spinning away. I'm also thinking about their 14k bulb.

Thanks,
Phillip

 

[Unarce]

I'm not sure about the ballast, but I've read about Coralvue bulb's poor quality. Somewhere between Hamiltons and the bulbs that come with Odyssea fixtures.

 

[mark78]

I've been very happy with my 250w 14000k CoralVue bulbs.

I'd link to a pic of my tank but well, my server just went down :/

 

[NMreefer]

Are you using their ballasts as well?

Thanks for your reply.

Phillip

 

[Anonymous]

I have a coralview 250watt electronic ballast and like it. I have not tried the bulbs. From what I hear the bulbs should be avoided.

 

[NMreefer]

Well thanks for the replies. I think I'm going to go with the Icecap ballasts and Hamilton 14k bulb. I think for the extra change it'll be worth it.

Thanks again,
Phillip