what ballast for a 400 watt Ushio 14k?

The Saltman · 12/12/2007, 07:20 AM

Hi guys,

I plan to run 3 400 watt Ushio 14k bulbs over my 210 sps and clam dominated reef. I like the blue look to a tank, but also want good growth. Im trying to decide between a electronic galaxy ballast and and a bluewave magnetic ballast. Which would be better to get for the look that I want and growth?

Kip · 12/12/2007, 11:12 AM

for 400w ush14k ... i run 400w pulse starts (pfo m135)... good ballast for all euro bulbs

you can also run bulbs that require m59 on them too (probe start)... if the bulb doesnt need the pulse of the m135.. it just wont use it (every once in a while i swap out my ush14s for evc 10s)

12/12/2007, 07:20 AM	#1
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12/12/2007, 11:12 AM	#2
Kip Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Dropping 2, hitting 3 Posts: 2,522	for 400w ush14k ... i run 400w pulse starts (pfo m135)... good ballast for all euro bulbs you can also run bulbs that require m59 on them too (probe start)... if the bulb doesnt need the pulse of the m135.. it just wont use it (every once in a while i swap out my ush14s for evc 10s) __________________ Sept'06 TOTM Taking a break from the hobby while we move to a new house.