Hi All,
I have a dual 175w electronic ballast that I'm currently using to run two 10K Ushio Mogul bulbs. In the near future I need to rebuild my retrofit lights and I'm trying to decide on the best option for the new build. Here are my options and I want to know what everyone would think:
1. Replace the refector with a "flat" (you know the kind, it's a flat sheet with 2" bent edges) reflector and replace the 10K moguls with 14K or 15K bulbs. Supplimet with 65W Actinic PCs
(My current reflector is somewhat "tight", it is a reflector I pulled from an old PC light so it has a very narrow curve)
2. Replace the mogul bulbs with 10K or 15K 150W HQI bulbs and reflectors and continue supplimentation with 65 W Actinic PC
3. Replcae the refelctor with two "spider" type reflectors and 2 20K 175W mogul bulbs. With this I'll need to remove the actinics due to space.
Right now I am getting great growth on my SPS. Probably because my lights are ~5" above the water and my SPS is ~5" below the water. However, many of my pieces are not displaying great coloring due to the yellow/white tint of the lighting. If anyone has any input, I'd truly appreciate it.
D
I have a dual 175w electronic ballast that I'm currently using to run two 10K Ushio Mogul bulbs. In the near future I need to rebuild my retrofit lights and I'm trying to decide on the best option for the new build. Here are my options and I want to know what everyone would think:
1. Replace the refector with a "flat" (you know the kind, it's a flat sheet with 2" bent edges) reflector and replace the 10K moguls with 14K or 15K bulbs. Supplimet with 65W Actinic PCs
(My current reflector is somewhat "tight", it is a reflector I pulled from an old PC light so it has a very narrow curve)
2. Replace the mogul bulbs with 10K or 15K 150W HQI bulbs and reflectors and continue supplimentation with 65 W Actinic PC
3. Replcae the refelctor with two "spider" type reflectors and 2 20K 175W mogul bulbs. With this I'll need to remove the actinics due to space.
Right now I am getting great growth on my SPS. Probably because my lights are ~5" above the water and my SPS is ~5" below the water. However, many of my pieces are not displaying great coloring due to the yellow/white tint of the lighting. If anyone has any input, I'd truly appreciate it.
D