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Originally Posted by whatcaneyedo
If you post in the buy/sell equipment section you might be able to source some 'like new' PFO reflectors. But why are you so adamant about getting them? There are plenty of reflectors on the market right now, many of which are superior in design.
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In my research I've found the PFO parallel reflector to be near the top for retro if not the top in par values. I'm not aware of any other manufacturer that has a similar concept (parallel design) available with par value proof to back a better reflector claim. If there are better reflectors please suggest some. Please refer to the link for some more scientific data.
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issu...03/feature.htm. In addition, I have limited space in terms of linear depth to work with, only 12 1/2" from front to back. My aquarium is a 72gal bowfront. The PFO parallel reflector will enable me to install my 4 x 24" PCs or 48" T5s along side of the halides. The PFO parallel reflector has a width of 12 1/2". If I were to use any other reflector I would be limited to only using the MHs. If that were the case I wouldn't be able to simulate dawn/dusk hours with my actinics. It would be noon day sun minutes after the lights (MHs) came on.
Considering I have all the accessories (2 x 175 watt MH mogul bases w/ballast, 2 x 15k iwasaki bulbs, 2 x 4 1/2 Icecap fans, 4 x 65 watt PC w/420 actinics) I would have to purchase a pendant with all of the items I already have. The 15k iwasaki bulbs have a brighter white appearance as apposed to a blue in a equivalent or even stronger bulb.
By all means I'm open to alternatives.
Regards