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wooden_reefer
09/22/2014, 05:35 PM
What can be some common problem with using a non-aquarium commercial MH pendent with parabolic reflector for a reef tank?

The model I have in mind has the ballast mounted higher up along the stem above the parabolic reflector.

mcgyvr
09/22/2014, 05:50 PM
No problems..
There really is no "aquarium" specific MH pendants.. Its just regular ones have been "marketed" to the aquarium market.
You just need the proper bulb though..

uncleof6
09/22/2014, 05:51 PM
What can be some common problem with using a non-aquarium commercial MH pendent with parabolic reflector for a reef tank?

The model I have in mind has the ballast mounted higher up along the stem above the parabolic reflector.

Depends on the lamp, and ballast, single end, double end, numerous other factors...it is largely a question of what lamp will it run properly and safely, and is such lamp suitable spectrum wise for a marine aquarium. Lamps are not created equal, so ballasts are not created equal...so not just anyolefixturewilldo... ;)