maristar owners what ballast setting?

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  1. hydrojeff

    hydrojeff Montipora Capricornis

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    yes i have it on the 250 setting but was wondering what the HQI setting is for?:confused:
     
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    alright i just got off the phone with sun light supply and they said the HQI setting is just like overdriving t5s it gives the bulb a little more power but it will also burn out quicker just like t5s would if they were overdriven. so i will be using the 250w mode.
     
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    good to hear! I just got my maristar fixture and will post pix of mine. the ballasts included are three single electronic galaxies.
     
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    nice i will get pics of mine as well. i got 2 Lumatek ballasts.
     
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    here are the pics of my new fixture.
     

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    hydrojeff Montipora Capricornis

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    last but not least. how do yall like the new light?
     

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    I have Galaxy Select-a-watt ballasts and have the same settings. You should always use the wattage the bulb is rated for.
     
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    nice indeed!! Looked like a perfect fit behind the stand for those ballasts. I have no idea where Imma place my ballasts. I have the galaxy ballasts with the same settings as yours.
     
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    sweet where are the pics of yours?
     
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