? on IceCap 250 watt electronic ballast

ibjj · 07/05/2007, 10:23 PM

I'm considering using 3-4 of the Icecap 250 watt electronic ballast on my 180. What does everyone think about this ballast? My other question is DE or SE bulbs? I don't really see what the benefit is of the DE. Also, should I use VHO or T5 with a 660 for actinics? My last 180 had two 175's, two 250's (all four with ushio 10k's) & three 140 watt actinic vho's. That setup worked great but was 3-4 years ago...trying to catch up on the newer stuff. Any input is appreciated. Plan on keeping sps, zooanthids, shrooms.

jobob · 07/05/2007, 11:33 PM

Icecap just came out with a new 250w ballast, I hear there suppose to be better than than the old ones. They are only like $20 more. But anyway I have 2 x250w IC MH with 4x54 t-5 on a 660 and I love it. Its the best of both worlds.

SDguy · 07/06/2007, 08:44 AM

I have been very happy with my icecaps. I run 250W DE's.

07/05/2007, 10:23 PM	#1
ibjj Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Saint Johns, Florida Posts: 36 Blog Entries: 3	? on IceCap 250 watt electronic ballast I'm considering using 3-4 of the Icecap 250 watt electronic ballast on my 180. What does everyone think about this ballast? My other question is DE or SE bulbs? I don't really see what the benefit is of the DE. Also, should I use VHO or T5 with a 660 for actinics? My last 180 had two 175's, two 250's (all four with ushio 10k's) & three 140 watt actinic vho's. That setup worked great but was 3-4 years ago...trying to catch up on the newer stuff. Any input is appreciated. Plan on keeping sps, zooanthids, shrooms. __________________ SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES. NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING, BUT YOU CAN'T HELP SMILING WHEN YOU PUSH THEM DOWN THE STAIRS. Current Tank Info: 220 gal, 4 Gen 2 Radion Pros, 2 XF 150 Gyres, SVS2-24 Skimmer, LCR2 Ca Reactor

07/06/2007, 08:44 AM	#3
SDguy Fish heads unite! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 23,384	I have been very happy with my icecaps. I run 250W DE's. __________________ Peter SDMAS member Marine tanks since 1989. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><((((º> Current Tank Info: 240g butterfly and angel FOWLR. 15g QT.

07/05/2007, 11:33 PM	#2
jobob Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: wilkes-barre,pa Posts: 194	Icecap just came out with a new 250w ballast, I hear there suppose to be better than than the old ones. They are only like $20 more. But anyway I have 2 x250w IC MH with 4x54 t-5 on a 660 and I love it. Its the best of both worlds.