Any reeflux 12k users ?

abhishek@1985 · 10/21/2017, 08:36 AM

Hi ,

Am currently running radium 250 on m80 ballast over a 30 x30 x18 inches 70 gallon sps only tank .
Since the radium is close up its demise ,figured I would try a different bulb .
I had run reeflux like 8 years back and vividly remember the cool effect it had on blues .
Hence want to try it again .
Thinking if a 12k 250 watt reeflux run on a luxcore electronic ballast .
Question is whether I should run iron normal 250 or 250 hqi mode ?

Does anybody have a PAR comparison of reeflux 12 k over radium ?

Regards,
Abhishek

abhishek@1985 · 10/21/2017, 05:03 PM

Bump

HippieSmell · 10/21/2017, 05:10 PM

I'm pretty sure those bulbs are designed for electronic ballasts, so no hqi needed.

I don't have par measurements, but I used to run them. Sanjay's website may still have that data available.

abhishek@1985 · 10/21/2017, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HippieSmell

I'm pretty sure those bulbs are designed for electronic ballasts, so no hqi needed.

I don't have par measurements, but I used to run them. Sanjay's website may still have that data available.

How did you like them ? I know they make blues special but how did you like them on red acroporas ?

Regards,
Abhishek

HippieSmell · 10/21/2017, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abhishek@1985

How did you like them ? I know they make blues special but how did you like them on red acroporas ?

Regards,
Abhishek

I think it's the best looking bulb currently available. It will show all colors and doesn't look like Windex. I'm personally spoiled with the flexibility of LEDs right now, but would have probably stuck with those halide bulbs had it been possible with my current setup. I just didn't have the height clearance over my in-wall acrylic tank because of ductwork and didn't want to risk melting the acrylic.

biecacka · 10/21/2017, 06:56 PM

Why is the radium near its demise?

Corey

abhishek@1985 · 10/21/2017, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HippieSmell

I think it's the best looking bulb currently available. It will show all colors and doesn't look like Windex. I'm personally spoiled with the flexibility of LEDs right now, but would have probably stuck with those halide bulbs had it been possible with my current setup. I just didn't have the height clearance over my in-wall acrylic tank because of ductwork and didn't want to risk melting the acrylic.

Sounds like its worth a try . I hope it just turn turn out yellow compared to my radium .

abhishek@1985 · 10/21/2017, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by biecacka

Why is the radium near its demise?

Corey

Its 11 months old and I need to change the bulb .

Regards,
Abhishek

biecacka · 10/21/2017, 09:28 PM

Oh ok. Your bulb, I took it as the whole line of radium bulbs. My misunderstanding

Corey

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10/21/2017, 08:36 AM	#1
abhishek@1985 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 525	Any reeflux 12k users ? Hi , Am currently running radium 250 on m80 ballast over a 30 x30 x18 inches 70 gallon sps only tank . Since the radium is close up its demise ,figured I would try a different bulb . I had run reeflux like 8 years back and vividly remember the cool effect it had on blues . Hence want to try it again . Thinking if a 12k 250 watt reeflux run on a luxcore electronic ballast . Question is whether I should run iron normal 250 or 250 hqi mode ? Does anybody have a PAR comparison of reeflux 12 k over radium ? Regards, Abhishek

10/21/2017, 05:10 PM	#3
HippieSmell Occupy Reef Central Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Orbiting Posts: 4,141	I'm pretty sure those bulbs are designed for electronic ballasts, so no hqi needed. I don't have par measurements, but I used to run them. Sanjay's website may still have that data available. __________________ Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like bananas. Current Tank Info: 78"x36"x27" acrylic, 6 Orphek Atlantik V3+ Compacts, MRC Orca Pro II w/washdown, CalcFeeder Pro AC3, Emperor Aquatics 80w UV, 80/20 aluminum stand, Vortech MP60's, Theiling Rollermat, GHL Profilux 3.1T EX, Kessil H380

10/21/2017, 05:03 PM	#2
abhishek@1985 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 525	Bump

10/21/2017, 06:56 PM	#6
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	Why is the radium near its demise? Corey

10/21/2017, 09:28 PM	#9
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	Oh ok. Your bulb, I took it as the whole line of radium bulbs. My misunderstanding Corey Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk