funkyman
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I currently have a 120 gallon reef / fish tank with (2) 175 watt MH Iwasaki 15k's SE MH's (great bulbs) and (2) 55 watt PC's Catalina light fixture. It does a great job, but I think a 2 x 250 watt fixture would be better due to the depth of the tank.
I received the good news from Catalina today that I don't have to buy a whole new light, but can simply replace the ballast and bulbs to upgrade the MH's to 250 watts.
I am looking for recommendations for good ballast / bulb combos on the 250 watt level. In all likelyhood, I'll probably end up with another magnetic ballast due to cost and ease of installation. I know the electronics are better, but have not seen one with the quick connect chords I currently have.
Any feedback would be appreciated.
I received the good news from Catalina today that I don't have to buy a whole new light, but can simply replace the ballast and bulbs to upgrade the MH's to 250 watts.
I am looking for recommendations for good ballast / bulb combos on the 250 watt level. In all likelyhood, I'll probably end up with another magnetic ballast due to cost and ease of installation. I know the electronics are better, but have not seen one with the quick connect chords I currently have.
Any feedback would be appreciated.