doh...

[LostMind]

Damn Kyle!

And the bulbs didnt shatter? the breaker didnt break? gfci didnt trip? and your bro didnt die? wow

Well, I have an update on the ballasts situation...

Good news is that both ballasts work (mine, and my friends). The bad news... both my brand new, never used before 400w ushio 10k bulbs dont work. My old, salt spray encrusted sunaquatics/venkiw bulbs do tho.

soooo. 4 bulbs down the drain and several hours of screwing around wasted on this stupid accident. Oh well, at least my aquarium will have light again. I think I will go pickup some new bulbs tomorrow (because my sun aquatics bulbs are too yellow for my taste now).

The question now becomes - what bulbs should I buy? I like the crisp whiteness of the ushios... but, well, do I trust them again? the two bulbs that fell in the tank had problems firing before they were accidently deep sixed...

Should I try another brand? Also, I've never seen a 14k tank in person before. Bah! Can anyone give me some advice here? Would be greatly appreciated.