crownpoolskenny Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 One of my ballast burt out. I can't seem to find on anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sethsolomon Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Here is my recomendation: Take a look at these links: http://www.3reef.com/threads/how-change-aqualight-pro-hqi-ballast-to-icecap-250w-ballast.83898/ http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B001EHGGHY/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new They have not made that ballast in ~5 years. And a Ice Cap ballast is an exponentially better ballast. A Galaxy ballast would work as well. http://www.growlightsupply.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=891&cPath=120&gclid=CjwKEAjwjN2eBRDbyPWl0JLY5lYSJACPo0UiCgBeyklwBWAyAP_4aLyQWc8rCnf0k4kljygWnHPjZxoC3cPw_wcB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crownpoolskenny Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share Posted July 30, 2014 I think I'm just gonna up grade to leds now. Why put money into a out dated fixture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sethsolomon Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 What size tank is it? and are you going to be doing mainly LPS and Zoas or SPS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crownpoolskenny Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share Posted July 30, 2014 I have a 125. That's the thing about this light that makes me wanna keep it. I can grow anything. Is there a led out there with that capabilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sethsolomon Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 (edited) I have a 125. That's the thing about this light that makes me wanna keep it. I can grow anything. Is there a led out there with that capabilities. Not rilly :/ The LED technology is not quite there yet. Maybe in another 5 years. I recommend picking up 3x 250w halides and then some blue led's for accent. these reflectors: http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/metal-halide/hamilton-technology/reflectors-systems/cayman-sun-reflector-for-250w-de-hqi.html these ballasts: http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/mh-lumatek-ballast-250w-400w-1.html and these bulbs: http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/phoenix-metal-halide-14k-double-end-bulb.html LED accent lighting: 3-6 of these http://www.ebay.com/itm/240V-110V-White-Warm-10W-LED-Flood-light-Floodlight-20W-30W-50W-100W-Outdoor-LW2-/181112010350?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=480225578308&hash=item2a2b1df66e I have done the LED thing, T5's, PC's, and Halides. I will never go back to the others. Halides with LED accent is the way to go. Edited July 30, 2014 by sethsolomon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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