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08/30/2006, 11:53 AM
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Question about ice cap ballast?
Sorry if this question sounds dumb. I have been advised to change my lighting to 2- 250 metal halides. (I am upgrading to a 120g and currently have 2 150 mh and 2 - 130 pc)
Question. Does the ice cap ballast causeyoure lights to run cooler? I was told they do, however I would feel 500 watts of mh would run hotter than 560 watts combined mh/pc. Does this sound right? and would it be recommended?
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First they said "practice makes perfect", then they told me "nobody's perfect", so I just stopped practicing. Current Tank Info: 46g, 22" rimless starphire ReefSavvy cube, Speedwave DC 790 return pump, Custom acrylic sump/fuge, set of Tunze 6055 PH's with multi controller 7095, Cadlights PLS-100 skimmer, Apex controller, Tunze osmolator & Maxspect Razor 120w led light fixture |
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08/30/2006, 12:06 PM
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i dont think there will be a significant change in temp with the upgrade.2-250watt +actinic would be a nice set up for a 120.ice cap ballasts ,from all i have read will run the bulb a bit cooler.how much i could not say without some research
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08/30/2006, 08:10 PM
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Hey Ray maybe you shoould stick with your 150's I feel like the 250's are for premium tanks, not newbie tanks with sick colts......J.K
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08/30/2006, 09:50 PM
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Hey Ray maybe you shoould stick with your 150's I feel like the 250's are for premium tanks, not newbie tanks with sick colts......J.K
Hey felix, instead of cracking jokes why dont you give useful information or is that also rare!!!!
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First they said "practice makes perfect", then they told me "nobody's perfect", so I just stopped practicing. Current Tank Info: 46g, 22" rimless starphire ReefSavvy cube, Speedwave DC 790 return pump, Custom acrylic sump/fuge, set of Tunze 6055 PH's with multi controller 7095, Cadlights PLS-100 skimmer, Apex controller, Tunze osmolator & Maxspect Razor 120w led light fixture |
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08/30/2006, 10:48 PM
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LMAO
Very RARE
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