LB mini vs large

[ganjero]

Does the intensity change? when should you use the large vs the mini?

Thanks

[JRaquatics]

Yes the intensity does change as the light in the larges become more dispersed as the minis will be more concentrated. But the spread is much different between the two, as you would have to hang the minis much higher than the larges to get somewhat close to the same spread and as a result decreasing the intensity of the light.

[ganjero]

What about the LB mini wide, is the intensity less than the regular ones?
DO all the pendants come with the glass shield? and the plug ready for coralvue ballasts?

[JRaquatics]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14233087#post14233087 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ganjero
What about the LB mini wide, is the intensity less than the regular ones?
DO all the pendants come with the glass shield? and the plug ready for coralvue ballasts?

I don't think there will be a great difference in intensity between the two, I think it just provides a more even slightly wider spread. I hope to test one out soon to get a more certain answer.

All the pendants do come with glass shields. There not plug ready for CV ballasts. We actually recommend cutting the wire coming from the reflector to a 12" whip and then splicing it to the ballast's wire assembly.

This is how I connected mine:
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m292/rvision/DSCN2817.jpg

[Freed]

Shouldn't you ground it?

[JRaquatics]

It is in a wood canopy/no metal

[ganjero]

do you guys provide the plugs? or DO i have to get those locally?

Now Im not sure if I should get the full size or the mini wide.

[ganjero]

btw do you know if the lB large pendants are in stock?

Thanks

[JRaquatics]

We don't sell any type of plug assembly. I always use the insulated male and female fitting pictured above that I picked up at a local hardware store. What are the dimensions of the tank you plan to run LBs on?

[ganjero]

I would be a for a 120g (48x24x24). Im going to order the LB large pendants, are they in stock?

[JRaquatics]

Why large? you will have a considerable amount of light bleed over a 24" wide tank. I would say Minis would be better, more light retained within you tank.

[ganjero]

Melev recommended that, plus I will be upgrading to a wider tank within the next year. Unless they are not in stock, the I would not mind going with the small pendants, because I need them this week.
Thanks

[JRaquatics]

Well we have 2 LG pendants left.

[ganjero]

Cool, I did order them online. I got my CV ballasts and bulbs 6 months ago from you guys but you didn't have the pendants, great customer service. Thanks

[JRaquatics]

Thank you for your support.