Lowman Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Well the Solaris idea is out the window, so now I'm going with a 250 watt Galaxy ballast and a DE bulb. I'm thinking of the 14k Phoenix bulb, but if you guys have any input on others, feel free to give me your experiences. I am not going to use any VHO's, unless I hate the look of the tank. Thanks for the input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamatSLS Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Good choice amigo! 1 vote for Phoenix, they are great. Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 That is what I am running over my oceanic now and love the color of the mh only(rock2) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_biker Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 I would have to say that is a good choice. Don't know if you have seen this already, but here is a video, which also contains pics of my tank with the galaxy/phoenix 14k combo. The galaxy can easily power the bulbs, and the bulbs have a high PAR that rivals 10k bulbs. You will be very happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowman Posted October 29, 2008 Author Share Posted October 29, 2008 Nice looking tank, thanks for the vid. The only thing I am concerned with now is that this tank is 24" tall, so I worry that I should be getting a 400 watt setup instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamatSLS Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 You'll be good with the 250W HQI, just get yourself a good reflector. Something that has the word Lumen in it. Max it out. 3 times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowman Posted October 29, 2008 Author Share Posted October 29, 2008 Sammy, have you nor shame!!!! I have been looking at those very reflectors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamatSLS Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Eh, I don't see any other lighting sponsors on this site, so here's the deal Bob. Galaxy+LumenMax3+Phoenix = Success. You're gonna love it man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAVES Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 IM with Sammy, and no place to get it other than your local SLS Dealer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Sam, any thought on running HQI bulbs on electronic ballasts? I've read some reports of flickering, but if I believed everything I read on the internet I'd be wearing a tinfoil beanie (and worse!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamatSLS Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Electronic ballasts can have flickering issues. That's a sign of 2 things. The lamp isn't compatible with that ballast, or the ballast is defective. Defective electronic ballasts can flicker, have starting issues, or flat out don't work. This technology is still fairly new on our market, and most are hybrid horticulture ballasts meant for CWA or "standard" MH lamps. The lamps we use are a little more complex. The Galaxy, Lumatek, Ice-Cap, and a few others are the ones you can count on. Reason being, they were manufactured with the intentions of being used for our lamps. Flickering is rare with any of them these days for that reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Excellent, another reason to be glad I went with the Galaxy. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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