400watt ballast/reflector?

andy51632 · 06/01/2008, 06:26 PM

I can't really understand Sanjay's data. Don't have the technical knowledge I guess. So I am going for the easy answer. I want to run 4x400watt halides over a 96x24x24 SPS dominated reef tank. I would like to run the radium 20K bulb on all 4 halides.

What would be the best ballast and pendant reflector choice for this? Also anyother opinions would be appreciated.

Jayreefer · 06/01/2008, 07:31 PM

I would do 3x Lumanrc (20x20). I get great coverage on mt tank that is 36x24x24. They will cover 32" no problem.

andy51632 · 06/01/2008, 07:34 PM

what ballast would you run with those?

Jayreefer · 06/01/2008, 08:41 PM

I use PFO HQI. That way you can run graet SE bulbs for now and when they come out with some good DE HQI bulbs you are ready.

06/01/2008, 06:26 PM	#1
andy51632 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 120	400watt ballast/reflector? I can't really understand Sanjay's data. Don't have the technical knowledge I guess. So I am going for the easy answer. I want to run 4x400watt halides over a 96x24x24 SPS dominated reef tank. I would like to run the radium 20K bulb on all 4 halides. What would be the best ballast and pendant reflector choice for this? Also anyother opinions would be appreciated.

06/01/2008, 07:31 PM	#2
Jayreefer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Peoria Az Posts: 2,022	I would do 3x Lumanrc (20x20). I get great coverage on mt tank that is 36x24x24. They will cover 32" no problem.

06/01/2008, 07:34 PM	#3
andy51632 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 120	what ballast would you run with those?

06/01/2008, 08:41 PM	#4
Jayreefer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Peoria Az Posts: 2,022	I use PFO HQI. That way you can run graet SE bulbs for now and when they come out with some good DE HQI bulbs you are ready.