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View Full Version : Need to pick a light by tonight guys! Will this work??


joem1cha3l
11/23/2008, 05:35 PM
Will this light a 29g tank well enough and let me grow just about anything I want to?

http://www.aquatraders.com/30-380Wmetal-halide-system-electronic-ballast.aspx

reeferstace
11/23/2008, 05:40 PM
I have heard some very bad reviews about this brand- things like fires and melting fixtures. I would research it more before I made the purchase.

Chris&Mel
11/23/2008, 05:43 PM
I was looking at this brand (only in the T-5), everyone on here said that the ballest's have been known to catch fire.

They all told me to save my money and get a better one

lockekeyy
11/23/2008, 05:44 PM
I have the 48" version of this. It works fine. I plan on upgrading ballasts and bulbs within it's 1 year mark. Good "base" light though...

joem1cha3l
11/23/2008, 05:50 PM
Ive heard the new version has a different ballast and hasnt had any issues yet.

Playa-1
11/23/2008, 05:51 PM
It wouldn't be my first choice but I'm sure It will do what you need it to do.

WaterKeeper
11/23/2008, 05:55 PM
It would be more than enough but you probably could cut that MH down to 150 watts without a problem and avoid heat issues.

Curve
11/23/2008, 07:07 PM
I run there fixtures for over a year now with no problems. GO FOR IT.