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Unread 07/24/2009, 02:30 PM   #1
convict3
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i need lighting help

i have a standard 250 watt magnetic ballat and need a good lamp to use in a reef tank with out actinic supplication.

i was thinking radium 20 k.

does anyone have a pick of xm or radium lamps on a m58 magnetis ballast?


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Unread 07/24/2009, 07:12 PM   #2
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The light guru around here is "Grimreefer" He may be able to help.


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Unread 07/25/2009, 10:58 AM   #3
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helios 20k, love the blue color from that bulb, and good par, should be fine on a m58.


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Unread 07/25/2009, 11:27 AM   #4
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i personally like 14k but its really personal opinion.


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Unread 07/25/2009, 01:12 PM   #5
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http://chrismorris.ca/250wcolour/

Check out this site, it compares the most popular 250w bulbs beside each other.


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