Home Depot 150W MH - Page 2

Snaz · #11 08-29-2010, 09:31 AM

You will need an electronic ballast I think. Here is a link to a much used DIY MH project on nano-reef.com as I think it will answer some questions.
http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/inde...ded&pid=880190

hillbillyreefer · #12 08-30-2010, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Lampshade

I've been running a $10 ebay 175W 15K bulb for 6 months now, Only have LPS/softies in my tank, but they've all been growing GREAT, all my LPS have grown double in size in the past 6 months. No change from my xm bulb I had before, i'd say if you want a cheap light do that instead. Depends on what you have in your tank i'm sure, but they've worked great for me so far, and i plan on buying more for next time.

MH or halogen?

Murminator · #13 08-30-2010, 11:57 PM

Was at HD had a second look and it is a halogen light

Snaz · #14 08-31-2010, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Murminator

Was at HD had a second look and it is a halogen light

These fixtures need only an external ballast ($30) and a proper bulb to be MH device. See my link above.