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05/30/2007, 08:04 PM
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Best Ballast and Bulb Combo SE
I know there is tons of info out there...........just looking for you the experts to tell me..Please
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05/30/2007, 08:23 PM
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http://www.reeflightinginfo.arvixe.c...rmancedata.php
here you go http://reefcentral.com/forums/forumd...s=&forumid=235 local club may help you. |
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05/30/2007, 08:56 PM
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Thank You, but I do not understand what any of that really means.....
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05/30/2007, 10:22 PM
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Moved On
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First pick the color bulb that pleases you the most, then choose the ballast that will drive that bulb the best. "Best," in my opinion, would be the ballast that drives it the most intense while consuming the least elecricity. In general, Daylight bulbs will be brighter (more PAR) than the same wattage bluer bulbs (12K and higher).
Hope this helps, JOHNNY |
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05/30/2007, 11:51 PM
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You also want to match the lamp to the proper ballast for reliable operation and good long term performance. This article has a chart that shows which lamp is recommended for which ballast: http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-03/sj/index.php
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05/31/2007, 09:20 PM
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Thank You sooo much for that article...it really cleared some things up
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