Hamilton 175w 14k ReefStar2 Mogul System

[yellowtail]

will this be too much for softies?will this give them vibrant color and good growth?

 

[nas19320]

10K's may give you better growth.

 

[yellowtail]

what 10k's dont have a "yellow" tint to it?i dont want to get actinic supplements though.
do you think that $199.99 is good for this if it comes with bulb and ballast?

 

[pwnag3!!]

10K Is crisp white light

 

[yellowtail]

not from my expirences with pc's

 

[nas19320]

With no supp. then your right, you probably will want to go with something bluer than a 10K. Whats included for $200? Bulb, ballast, reflector, socket, completly wired?

 

[pwnag3!!]

ok then...fire up a 10k MH and tell me what color it is

 

[nas19320]

I have XM 10K's on Icecap ballasts and they are not crisp white, alone they are yellowish. Doesn't mean all 10K's will be that way, just my set-up is.,

 

[pwnag3!!]

my radiums were white

 

[yellowtail]

Originally posted by Nas19320
Whats included for $200? Bulb, ballast, reflector, socket, completly wired?
will the 14k and 10k have a different noticable growth rate for coral?here is a quote from the site...
"Operates one 175w 14K single ended mogul metal halide lamp (bulb included in price). The new 175 watt 14K mogul bulb emits a bright crisp ice blue white color that is great for reef tanks. Low profile reefstar2 is light weight and corrosion resistant. Unit includes highly reflective hammertone reflector, tempered glass lens and remote 175w ballast, and 175w 14k bulb. Designed to hang above the tank. Hanging wires included. Dimensions: L16.5"xW10.25"xH3.5"."

 

[nas19320]

Originally posted by pwnag3!!
my radiums were white
I thought Radiums were 20K.

 

[pwnag3!!]

maybe im crazy then...lol i thought they were 10k... hmm they were sold already so i cant go back and check but you are probably right

 

[yellowtail]

Originally posted by YellowTail
will the 14k and 10k have a different noticable growth rate for coral?here is a quote from the site...
"Operates one 175w 14K single ended mogul metal halide lamp (bulb included in price). The new 175 watt 14K mogul bulb emits a bright crisp ice blue white color that is great for reef tanks. Low profile reefstar2 is light weight and corrosion resistant. Unit includes highly reflective hammertone reflector, tempered glass lens and remote 175w ballast, and 175w 14k bulb. Designed to hang above the tank. Hanging wires included. Dimensions: L16.5"xW10.25"xH3.5"."

 

[nas19320]

Send me a link and I'll take a look at it if you want and give you my opinion, Nas19320@yahoo.com.

 

[nas19320]

Seems like a good price for everything, though I know nothing about the Hamilton Ballasts. I don't know if there will be much difference in growth between 14k or 10k, I've heard there is some difference with zoo's but I don't know if its enough to really worry about.

 

[yellowtail]

thanks,this is alittle off the subject but you know how some tanks are just too "fragile" or dont have a good"track record" of being drilled?well can a 40 breeder be drilled?
you've been a huge help NAS

 

[pwnag3!!]

if its tempered then no...chances are it is tempered

 

[nas19320]

The sides should be drillable, the bottom most likely not as pwnag3!! said if its tempered you can't drill it.

 

[yellowtail]

what bit and how would you drill it?

 

[pwnag3!!]

glass drill bits are expensive...most LFS's drill tanks