Reefbrite Halide and LED combo?

[gfox]

I think i know the answer do you need a ballast for each bulb?

 

[jporter17]

Just curious why did you think you needed T-5s also with the halides and LEDS?

Probably didn't need it, although I like the option for ramping up and down in conjunction with the LEDs. I use the RB dimmable ballast for each MH. JP

 

[RedSox81]

double

 

[RedSox81]

Here is a photo showing it's current configuration. 2 XHO's (1 on each outer end), then a T5, and then the MH's. That is a moon light in between the MH's. JP

Very nice. How did you secure the t5 to fixture?

 

[jporter17]

Very nice. How did you secure the t5 to fixture?

I mounted the ends to the holes where the XHO strips (removed ones) went. Went to Lowes and used thin sheet metal to fabricate a piece for that. The 36" T5s are the perfect length for the hybrid fixture.

 

[justingraham]

I mounted the ends to the holes where the XHO strips (removed ones) went. Went to Lowes and used thin sheet metal to fabricate a piece for that. The 36" T5s are the perfect length for the hybrid fixture.

What’s the width of this puppy? I am trying to think of a way to light a five foot by 30 inch tank

 

[gfox]

I got 2 15’ fixtures from a seller on here. I’ll be running 250w radium with t5 also

How do you like the fixture now after almost a year?

 

[Syntax1235]

I’ve been using three 15” pendants over a 180 for almost a year now. I use their ballasts and twin-arc 14k bulbs. The fixture is mounted 13 inches off the water.

I find they run warmer than what I expected and do increase my water temp, especially in the summer months where I had to keep my canopy off most of the time. My ballasts are installed in a different room so I’m just talking about fixture/bulb temp. This fall has been pretty good as the temp has dropped and I haven’t needed to use my ac for about a week (Maine).

I love the fixtures and the blanket of light that evenly covers my tank. Heat management is a compromise I’m willing to make because the corals seem to do well under them.


Yes, you need a ballast for each fixture.

 

[gfox]

I’ve been using three 15” pendants over a 180 for almost a year now. I use their ballasts and twin-arc 14k bulbs. The fixture is mounted 13 inches off the water.

I find they run warmer than what I expected and do increase my water temp, especially in the summer months where I had to keep my canopy off most of the time. My ballasts are installed in a different room so I’m just talking about fixture/bulb temp. This fall has been pretty good as the temp has dropped and I haven’t needed to use my ac for about a week (Maine).

I love the fixtures and the blanket of light that evenly covers my tank. Heat management is a compromise I’m willing to make because the corals seem to do well under them.


Yes, you need a ballast for each fixture.

Thanks for the info.I am still trying to decide if i want to run halides and increase the heat in the room