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coastalpt
09/15/2011, 07:30 PM
Improve the performance of my radium bulb?
tkeracer619
09/15/2011, 07:33 PM
It can.

What reflector do you have? If you are running a parabolic then you will get more from an upgraded reflector.
James77
09/15/2011, 07:39 PM
You will get about 25% more PAR from running the radium on an hqi magnetic ballet than you will running it on an electronic. It will be brighter, whiter, and last longer as well.
coastalpt
09/15/2011, 07:51 PM
It can.

What reflector do you have? If you are running a parabolic then you will get more from an upgraded reflector.

I have a prefabbed coralife unit with some stock reflector.... been doing most of my reading on filtration and made a successful switch from bioballs setup to a Berlin and things look great.

Just started reading about lighting in more detail.

Can I retrofit my unit with an upgraded reflector?