kellenr
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I'm upgrading my lighting from PC's to a Metal Halide. Its for my 29gal tall fish/reef tank. I found a source that has 2 very similar setups available to me, both are Retro-Fit. I need a little help as to which one I should choose, since this is my first dabble into MH's as I've always had PC's.
1st Option: 1 x 250w MH, new 14K or 20K bulb, new reflector w/ mogul, new cables, but a REFURBISHED 250w probe start ballast, plus a 1yr. warranty on the ballast.
Total Cost: $95 ($20 more for a NEW probe start ballast).
2nd Option: 1 x 250w MH, new 15K German made bulb, new spider reflector w/ mogul, new cables, new electronic ballast (supposedly runs cooler and more efficiently than pulse or magnetic ballasts), plus 5yr warranty on ballast.
Total Cost: $175
So which one is a better system to get? I'm not too familiar with the different style ballasts (probe, electronic, magnetic).
1st Option: 1 x 250w MH, new 14K or 20K bulb, new reflector w/ mogul, new cables, but a REFURBISHED 250w probe start ballast, plus a 1yr. warranty on the ballast.
Total Cost: $95 ($20 more for a NEW probe start ballast).
2nd Option: 1 x 250w MH, new 15K German made bulb, new spider reflector w/ mogul, new cables, new electronic ballast (supposedly runs cooler and more efficiently than pulse or magnetic ballasts), plus 5yr warranty on ballast.
Total Cost: $175
So which one is a better system to get? I'm not too familiar with the different style ballasts (probe, electronic, magnetic).