Can I use this ballast? PLEASE HELP!!!

[jaypainter24]

I just came across this brand new ballast from a friend and was wondering if i can use it for a lighting system for my tank. here are the details of it. Its made by LUMUX

Lumux-HID Electronic Ballast Sound Rated: A
for one 70w hid lamp
120vac 60Hz
Line Current: 0.625A
Open Circuit Voltage: 700VPP
Maximum Case temperature: 90*c
ATHD < 10%
High Power Factor > 0.99PF

Fixture leads to lampholder must be rated for 150*C/600VAC.
Use 4KV rated lampholder

Ok thats everything on the front of this ballast. If useable what do i need to run it. Can i use it for a HQI retro? If not what style of bulbs and holders do i need

Thanks in advance for any advice i get from you all

Jason

[loserkidz]

I am not sure I have ever seen 70w metal halide bulb in the kelvin rating that you would use on a reef tank. You would probably want to be running at least a 10k bulb or higher. So most of the bubls that would be running with that ballast would be in the 4K range.
Brent

[Brian Koyama]

Aqualine Bushke (sp?) and Ushio make 70w DE 10k, 13k and 20k bulbs. They are mainly used for nano tanks. I don't know what type of socket you could use with that ballast, but if you could use DE then you'll have a choice of bulbs to use. Don't know who carries those bulbs, but ebay has them for about $64.00

[fish @ chips 29]

You can try to ask here they might be able to help you out better.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=212