Ballast

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  1. tinnghe

    tinnghe Purple Spiny Lobster

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    thinking about getting my light set up, i am getting 2xLB and 2x Reeflux 12k bulbs, what kind of ballast do you think i should run? coralvue or lumentek?
     
    tinnghe, Mar 5, 2008
    tinnghe, Mar 5, 2008
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  2. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    I would consider what bulbs you want to fire and research how well each ballast will drive you bulbs.

    J
     
    Jason McKenzie, Mar 11, 2008
    Jason McKenzie, Mar 11, 2008
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  3. tinnghe

    tinnghe Purple Spiny Lobster

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    got the coralvue ballast since it will fire it the best thanks
     
    tinnghe, Mar 11, 2008
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  4. aquaboy

    aquaboy Panda Puffer

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    I like PFO myself.
     
    aquaboy, Mar 11, 2008
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