chrisfowler99 Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I'm working on switching from a T5 to a dual 250W MH setup and while acquiring "parts" I managed to end up with two sets of ballasts. I have a pair of IceCap ballasts that, honestly, look freaking brand new...I don't even see screw marks on the mounting holes. And I have a pair of Coral Vue ballasts that are definitely used and probably a generation old (as they don't quite match the current pictures on their website). My gut says go with the IceCap and put the Coral Vue up for sale... Is my gut right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reybeast Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 why sell either? Have some backups! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisfowler99 Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 why sell either? Have some backups! Helps out the bottom line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 If they are electronic ballasts that are 250W, I'll buy the pair you don't want to keep. LMK. Thanks! -Ty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisfowler99 Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 If they are electronic ballasts that are 250W, I'll buy the pair you don't want to keep. LMK. Thanks! -Ty They are, and you're at the head of the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Sweet, thanks! I just got a 125 gallon setup and have two metal halide pendants with bulbs, but alas, no electronic ballasts to power them. LMK whenever you decide, it'll be a quick and painless transaction. I don't know how it always comes out so difficult to buy/sell/trade things.... in my world... here's your money... thanks for the stuff, let me stare at your tank for a bit since I made the drive. haha. -Ty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisfowler99 Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 Hehe...I have two reflectors, four ballasts and no bulbs. Still need to figure out what I'm going to do for actinic supplementation. I'm running out of inches to work with above the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I have 5 bulbs, 3 reflectors, and 1 ballast. I seem to have the opposite problem as you. Go 20k reeflux bulb and forget the actinic... just more heat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisfowler99 Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 I have 5 bulbs, 3 reflectors, and 1 ballast. I seem to have the opposite problem as you. Go 20k reeflux bulb and forget the actinic... just more heat! The 20k reeflux is something I'm considering. I keep reading good things about those from Mike and Don, but I also like the actinic only look that I get right now that I run for the first and last hour or so that I'd like to continue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaJMasta Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 The 20k reeflux is something I'm considering. I keep reading good things about those from Mike and Don, but I also like the actinic only look that I get right now that I run for the first and last hour or so that I'd like to continue. How about LEDs for the blues in your spectrum? May have to be a custom mount if you want really even coverage, but they are small and won't take up said inches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefman Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Keep the IceCaps. I have 2x400 side by side, one CoralVue, one IceCap, both with 20K Calfo bulbs. The IceCap is noticably brighter. Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisfowler99 Posted February 19, 2010 Author Share Posted February 19, 2010 Ok...T5 Retro kit on the way. Guess I'm keeping the IceCaps. Wonder what the Coral Vue ballasts are worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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