Tell me what Ballast??????

orly20 · 12/26/2006, 07:27 PM

I want to upgrade my lighting.

I want a good dual 250 watt ballast.

what do you all recommend?
PFO, Coralvue etc.....

thanks

saltycreefer · 12/26/2006, 11:48 PM

I like the Icecap electronic ballasts myself.

all-apologies · 12/26/2006, 11:54 PM

ARO electronic

a little cheaper, good quality

buy (2) 250 watt ballasts

ThaNgBOm321 · 12/27/2006, 12:51 AM

dont know how good they are but take a look at ocean encounters look like $160 for a single 250 MH retro..

jamal-188 · 12/27/2006, 06:45 AM

Ice Cap

soldier1911 · 12/27/2006, 08:44 AM

What bulb are you planning on running?

orly20 · 12/27/2006, 09:07 AM

phoenix 250 14k or 10k
not sure on the k

orly20 · 12/27/2006, 09:36 AM

Anyone else has a good combination of ballast and bulb combo?
250 watt MH SE

oosurfin · 12/27/2006, 01:36 PM

check out hellolights.com they are usually cheaper on lighting stuff

Yinger · 12/27/2006, 02:17 PM

phoenixes have been reported to last only 6 months on an electronic ballast such as an icecap. I personally like the xm10k look with the icecap ballast.

12/26/2006, 07:27 PM	#1
orly20 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 185	Tell me what Ballast?????? I want to upgrade my lighting. I want a good dual 250 watt ballast. what do you all recommend? PFO, Coralvue etc..... thanks

12/26/2006, 11:48 PM	#2
saltycreefer Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Fairfield,CT Posts: 1,696	I like the Icecap electronic ballasts myself. __________________ I love being a turtle!!! Current Tank Info: Got out of tanks for a little while.

12/27/2006, 12:51 AM	#4
ThaNgBOm321 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tx, houston Posts: 792	dont know how good they are but take a look at ocean encounters look like $160 for a single 250 MH retro.. __________________ YzGyz = Wise Guys ohhh and cows go MOOO!!! 2nd best way is to learn from ones own mistakes but the best way to learn is from others... thx to Randy and so many other for making reefing that much easier

12/26/2006, 11:54 PM	#3
all-apologies Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The left coast CA Posts: 294	ARO electronic a little cheaper, good quality buy (2) 250 watt ballasts

12/27/2006, 06:45 AM	#5
jamal-188 Moved On Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: PA Posts: 1,480	Ice Cap

12/27/2006, 08:44 AM	#6
soldier1911 Premium Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: MD Posts: 199	What bulb are you planning on running?

12/27/2006, 09:07 AM	#7
orly20 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 185	phoenix 250 14k or 10k not sure on the k

12/27/2006, 09:36 AM	#8
orly20 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 185	Anyone else has a good combination of ballast and bulb combo? 250 watt MH SE

12/27/2006, 01:36 PM	#9
oosurfin Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Lost Wages NV Posts: 801	check out hellolights.com they are usually cheaper on lighting stuff

12/27/2006, 02:17 PM	#10
Yinger Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Yorba Linda Posts: 3,657	phoenixes have been reported to last only 6 months on an electronic ballast such as an icecap. I personally like the xm10k look with the icecap ballast.