[The Grim Reefer]

Has anyone tried running 2 different size of bulbs on 1 ballast? I'm thinking of running one 48" and one 36". Would that be bad for the ballast or bulbs?

You could likely do it with an Ice Cap or mixing 24 and 39 watt lamps on the ballasts that are desinged to run 24 or 39 watt lamps.


11/23/2007 05:51 AM

Tommy
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Grimm
How would these bulbs in a Constellation?

3 Aqua Blue+
2 Midday
2 PowerChrome Pure Act

Should like fine, slightly more blue than a 14K halide.



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11/23/2007 07:29 AM

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are the ice cap reflectors that much better than the sunlight's?
I can get the sunlight retro's at cost so it will save a ton of money for me and using the GIESEMANN bulbs too

Yes but unless you are raising SPS in a tank over 20" tall the Teks will be fine.


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11/23/2007 07:43 AM

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quote:
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Originally posted by The Grim Reefer
Assuming the tank is at least 12" front to back yes.
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Sorry for the blisters. We do count on you a lot.
Was the yes to use four or was the yes to it is overkill? Tank is 14.5 inches front to back. Thanks again!

4 will be fine on that tank. I'd run
Front
Blue Plus
ATI Actinic
UVL Aquasun
Blue Plus

Hobby Experience: 15+ years, mostly fw & breeding, trying salt again
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11/23/2007 08:08 AM

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Grim
Hope your fingers are healing

I didn't ask my question right, what bulb combination do you suggest for an 8 lamp fixture?


Front
Blue Plus
Super Actinic
ATI Pro Color
Aquablue
GE
Blus Plus
Super Actinic
Blue Plus


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