Really stupid question

Lowman · 01-20-2005, 09:58 AM

I am building a new canopy and I have this 2 x 400 watt pulse start ballast (thanks Steve). I was cuurious about bulbs. Can one burn probe start bulbs with a pulse start ballast? I think you can, but I want to be sure about it. Next stupid question, Where to buy quality bulbs at a decent price?

Thanks

Reefin' · 01-20-2005, 10:51 AM

here are some links that will help with what ballasts can run what bulbs..hope it helps

Reynaldo

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...hreadid=201570

http://www.aquarium-lighting-guide.c...al-halide-ansi

Reefin' · 01-20-2005, 11:45 AM

the lfs isa good place to buy bulbs.but if your broke and rather spend the money u save on livestock at a lfs,then here are links that can help..

http://oceanencounter.com/Merchant2/...egory_Code=MHB

http://www.reefgeek.com/products/cat...al_halide.html

http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_...lbs.asp?CartId=

Lowman · 01-20-2005, 11:47 AM

Thanks for the Reef Central link, man there is a lot of infomation on that one

impur · 01-20-2005, 11:51 AM

www.diyreef.com has decent prices. Also try hellolights.com

Reefin' · 01-20-2005, 11:51 AM

i just added another very helpful link in firstpost.

Reynaldo

sanblas · 01-20-2005, 12:10 PM

I have pulse start ballasts and have run probe start bulbs. no problems.

lowman, did you still need the sump? if so pm me and we can set up a time
-sean

Lowman · 01-20-2005, 12:21 PM

pm sent Sean