Just making sure

jraker · 04/03/2016, 08:48 PM

I have been researching metal halides for the past few weeks, and I think I am set on a fixture. I was wondering if all I needed were these things (ballast, reflector, and bulb):

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/luxcor...c-ballast.html
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/hamilt...reflector.html
http://www.amazon.com/6500K-Aquarium.../dp/B008RY7TG4

Is this all I need? Or are there extra cords or other things? Thanks.

Ou8me2 · 04/03/2016, 09:02 PM

You aren't gonna wanna run a 6500k bulb as it will look fairly yellow and not really white at all, they grow algae great though. I'd go with a 14000k or even a 20000k bulb.

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/xm-20k...-end-bulb.html

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/phoeni...-end-bulb.html

I also noticed it said " We recommend the LuxCore 400w Adjustable Electronic Ballast for the Cayman Sun fixtures." I dunno how that will affect the performance of the bulbs or if it even will at all.

kevin_e · 04/03/2016, 09:18 PM

Yes, that is all you need. I believe he is using this as a fuge light, so 6500 will be perfect.

jraker · 04/03/2016, 09:25 PM

Thanks. This tank is going to have primarily macroalgae, so I am shooting for good algae growth. If I don't like the 6500k, I will probably switch to a 10k.

Ou8me2 · 04/03/2016, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevin_e

Yes, that is all you need. I believe he is using this as a fuge light, so 6500 will be perfect.

I didn't realize that and yes it would be perfect for that purpose.

jraker · 04/03/2016, 10:15 PM

Thanks!

04/03/2016, 08:48 PM	#1
jraker Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 1,421	Just making sure I have been researching metal halides for the past few weeks, and I think I am set on a fixture. I was wondering if all I needed were these things (ballast, reflector, and bulb): http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/luxcor...c-ballast.html http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/hamilt...reflector.html http://www.amazon.com/6500K-Aquarium.../dp/B008RY7TG4 Is this all I need? Or are there extra cords or other things? Thanks. __________________ "I glue animals to rocks" Current Tank Info: 36 gallon reef, 65 gallon Caribbean Biotope macroalgae and seagrass tank

04/03/2016, 09:25 PM	#4
jraker Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 1,421	Thanks. This tank is going to have primarily macroalgae, so I am shooting for good algae growth. If I don't like the 6500k, I will probably switch to a 10k. __________________ "I glue animals to rocks" Current Tank Info: 36 gallon reef, 65 gallon Caribbean Biotope macroalgae and seagrass tank

04/03/2016, 10:15 PM	#6
jraker Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 1,421	Thanks! __________________ "I glue animals to rocks" Current Tank Info: 36 gallon reef, 65 gallon Caribbean Biotope macroalgae and seagrass tank

04/03/2016, 09:02 PM	#2
Ou8me2 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 743	You aren't gonna wanna run a 6500k bulb as it will look fairly yellow and not really white at all, they grow algae great though. I'd go with a 14000k or even a 20000k bulb. http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/xm-20k...-end-bulb.html http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/phoeni...-end-bulb.html I also noticed it said " We recommend the LuxCore 400w Adjustable Electronic Ballast for the Cayman Sun fixtures." I dunno how that will affect the performance of the bulbs or if it even will at all.

04/03/2016, 09:18 PM	#3
kevin_e Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,083	Yes, that is all you need. I believe he is using this as a fuge light, so 6500 will be perfect.