jayR Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 I decided to use actinics & is a little too blue for my liking. $60 for the pair. details: http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem~SearchStr~~action~view~idProduct~MB8811~idCategory~FILTBUMHSEFW~category~400_Watt_20000K_Metal_Halide_Bulb___German_Radium__Mogul_Base_Saltwater_Aquarium_Supplies_Lighting_Bulbs_Metal_Halide_Single_Ended_400_Watts~vendor~.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 If only they were 250w... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Oops...didn't realize this was a year old, I just thought the date was messed up or set on a different time zone...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmike Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 LOL...I was like how did I miss this! I just ordered 3 brand new 400w radiums today,lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 LOL...I was like how did I miss this! I just ordered 3 brand new 400w radiums today' date='lol.[/quote'] From where? How much? (sorry to hi-jack) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsonmfg Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I've got a 3 day old 400w Radium, hasn't even burnt in yet... $50 or consider trades of large sps frags. Pm me if you need one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 PM sent... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmike Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 marine depot has them on sale for 71.99 each right now, best I could find. I saw them for a little over $60 a few months back and wished I would have ordered then. Hey michael, what ballasts are you running? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 marine depot has them on sale for 71.99 each right now, best I could find. I saw them for a little over $60 a few months back and wished I would have ordered then. Hey michael, what ballasts are you running? Thanks for the info. Mike! I run 4 - 400w off of 2 dual PFO HQI ballasts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmike Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 i'm gonna give them a shot on my coralview dimmables and see how they look. later Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Has anyone run them on Icecap E-ballasts? Madmike & Michael, Are you using T5 or VHO actinic supplementation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowman Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 After owning this Galaxy Ballast I would never buy anything else. It runs these Radiums beautifully. Best ballast I've ever had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defigart Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 From where? How much? (sorry to hi-jack) I dont think its Hi-jacking if the thread has been dead for a year. (laugh)(whistle) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I run VHOs with my MHs. 4 - 110w bulbs off an Ice-Cap ballast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 i'm gonna give them a shot on my coralview dimmables and see how they look. later Mike Let me know what you think of them on that ballast, OK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmike Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 yah, I'll let you know how they look, should be a good comparison too because I too am running 2 72" and 2 24" VHO actinich supplementation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 yah' date=' I'll let you know how they look, should be a good comparison too because I too am running 2 72" and 2 24" VHO actinich supplementation.[/quote'] What bulbs were you running before? I am pretty sure my next bulb will be a Radium, I am just worried my tank will be too blue with my VHO Actinics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmike Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 I have been running the 12k reeflux and just recently purchased the new 20k reeflux but it looks identical to the 12k, so I'm gonna go with radium from now on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_biker Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 After owning this Galaxy Ballast I would never buy anything else. It runs these Radiums beautifully. Best ballast I've ever had. Have to agree with you there Bob, I have Galaxy ballasts and they are the best I have ever seen. I couldn't expect any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 I have heard nothing but good regarding Galaxy Ballasts both from fellow reef keepers and RC members alike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCG CWO Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 New Radiums I just purchased the dual 250w Galaxy ballest and 20000K radiums. I am looking forward to upgrading my lights. Should I be running VHO white to offset some of the blue or should I be running actincs with them? I have four VHO on Icecap end caps on a ARO ballest. Thanks Shane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_biker Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 i dont know if you will need them at all. i would just wait and see what you think. you may be able to add some PAR with them using white light, if they are too blue, if they are just right, i would either not use them, or do 2 white, 2 actinic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I just purchased the dual 250w Galaxy ballest and 20000K radiums. I am looking forward to upgrading my lights. Should I be running VHO white to offset some of the blue or should I be running actincs with them? I have four VHO on Icecap end caps on a ARO ballest. Thanks Shane Can you get a picture of of please? I am thinking about putting a radium on the growout tank to match the display. And let me know what you think of them too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCG CWO Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Can you get a picture of of please? Absolutely Mike. I am still building the canopy for my 75 but I should have it built by this weekend. Give me a week and I 'll shoot you some pics. If you can't wait that long, Isaac is running a single over his show tank by the door, and I am pretty sure he is using Radiums at home. He might be able to get you some photos. Shane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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