My light for the 29 finally got here, but the ballast was trashed in shipping by USPS. Anyone got a spare 150 watt MH ballast that they would let go cheap or loan me for a while until either the insurance pays me or i buy another??

I am getting close to putting the 125 up :D Here is the idea I have for lights: Basically, the left side comes on before the right side and ALL the lights are on for 8 hours. I am trying to achieve two things: a rolling light effect light the sunrise/sunset and trying to keep costs down :(...

I decided to upgrade my upgrade so I no longer need this equipment. Items can ship from 21074. 2 - Icecap 175 watt electronic MH ballasts. One used for a year, the other never used. I'm asking $80 for the new one and $60 for the used one. But both for $130. 175w IceCap Electronic Ballast Used...

I decided to upgrade my upgrade so I no longer need this equipment. 2 - Icecap 175 watt electronic MH ballasts. One used for a year, the other never used. I'm asking $80 for the new one and $60 for the used one. But both for $130. SOLD 175w IceCap Electronic Ballast Coralife Super Skimmer...

I have used the same brand from the beginning. Basically because they were the only ones available back then. They have worked well, not having anything to compare them to. I want to replace one of my MH's with a new electronic ballast and a different brand of bulb, to see how much they have...

It's been forever since I posted in here but since I took over the buisness I've just not had enough time to dedicate to this tank. There are a bunch of nice things in this tank that are fairly expensive. I'd like to sell the whole thing to one person cause we all know that parting out a reef...

time for some new lights, should I go with the good ole 10k's or should I bump up the spectrum a bit, would like it to look better vs better growth.

Well, I'm starting to realize I made some big boo boos running my MH bulbs. I was running Hamilton 14k's much longer than I should have and then replaced them with XM10k's for about a month or so. Then I pulled them out and put my old Hamiltons back in there. What I'm realizing is I need to...

Is anyone using the Icecap electronic ballast for 150 HQI applications? I'm looking to buy these, but want to know if they are designed around HQI. Most ballasts will light these bulbs, but few will run them as designed. My lighting system that I purchased, used ADVANCE e-visions electronic...

One of my halide bulbs stopped working the other day. It was replaced 2 months ago so is still fairly new. Do they usually come with any kind of warranty? Or is that up to the reseller? It's a XM 10k 250w HQI I switched a working bulb with the bad one to verify that it is the bulb.

Alright, so me and Rachel went to the LFS yesterday, and we bought a new tank. Its 24"x24"x24" (A cube obviously). Its glass, with an overflow, but NOT drilled. I didnt want it drilled, because I dont want to run a sump. I have some things Im going to be using from my 20g, and some other...

I am in the research mode of my build.. I have the tank, stand/canopy, URI VHO tubes and a MH 175 watt ballast. I am trying to put together a list of things I need.. and the best prices on each item.. also would like input on whether the equipment I have in mind is going to work for my setup...

I have a BB 120 that can be found here http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=746233&perpage=25&pagenumber=1 The problem is that the corals are getting lighter. I guess what I am trying to say they just do not have that metalic looking flesheeee color that I see in other tanks...

So im in the market for new lighting for my 75gallon. Ive been looking online for good deals on lighting and have mostly been looking at metal halide, but i went to the LFS today and he showed me some T5 High Output setups. $500 for a really nice 400watt T5 High Output setup. $900 for a 500watt...

I have 2 icecap electronic ballasts on my tank setup, and they are causing interference with the TV and DVD player. Bad enough to where when the tank lights are on, I cant watch tv or a dvd. I unfortunetly can't move the tank away due to my tiny apartment. Would going with a magnetic...

Ive already posted these on my other build thread.....jsut thought i would post some here as many of you dont visit elsewhere on the site. Just started up my new BB 90. CLS with an OM -8-way powered by a sequence dart. Tank is set up with a completely external coast to coast overflow, as well...

I was putting my old pics into dated folders and I came across a clear pic of one of my corals from a month ago, and now. I wish I had one from a week ago, because this thing perty much did this overnight, after since I've rased my PH accually. You must keep in mind that this coral is...

What is best and where to buy? 175w only no other lighting over a 90g. Any high demand corals will be placed up high.

what are the differences between an electronic and magnetic ballast. Is one better than the other or is it just preference. I see that the electronic ballasts are more pricey, but why?