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Originally Posted by dapperdan That Hellolights ARO 220 ballast is just a re-labled Advance or Magnetic ballast and only does 2 lamps but the A4 light 4 lamps. Not exactly comparing apples to apples. If you want a cheap ballast just visit your local electrical supply distributor. I'm not real...

I think you missed my point: I was saying that I am topping off using limewater through an auto top off system and it is working great. When I first started this thread a year ago there was some concern that the way I wanted to do it wouldn't work. I just was wanting to update the thread and say...

Just a little update: I've been topping off with limewater using an auto top off system that uses an AquaLifter pump controlled by a floatswitch. I have had absolutely no issues with pH fluctuations or precipitation. It has kept my Ca consistently around 400 and my alk around 3.5.

Originally Posted by Oceanists well those dont look green to me There is some green in mine, but for the most part it is more of a brown.

Here is a pic of my GBTA:

Originally Posted by Speg Roses are red (violets are blue) I have a green bubble tip How 'bout you?

I have ARO ballasts and like them. Can't beat $35 for a ballast!! :)