Ballast?

[Diazreeflife]

I'm deciding on which ballast to power my metal halides which I will run with 250w bulbs.

My two options

Space saver Sunlight Supply Galaxy Dual 250w. $250
Sunlight Supply Galaxy <u>Dual</u> 250W Electronic Ballast

Or 2 Galaxy Select a watts 250/400 watt. $172 X2 $344

What do you all think I should go with?



Q

 

[EW_Fish]

Well if down the road you upgrade you can keep your ballast if you go with the 250/400. If space is a problem then I would go with the space saver.

 

[Matt888]

I had 250w ballasts at one time and when I upgraded to a larger tank, ended up needing 400w. My suggestion is to go with the 250w-400w. They'll be more flexible for lighting options and more desireable when needing to sell.

 

[Rockhead]

IM running the 2 in 1 galaxy 250w and been happy with it so far.

 

[spspirate]

Galaxy is a good ballast. The select a watt might be your best option. What bulb will you be running?

 

[Diazreeflife]

Galaxy is a good ballast. The select a watt might be your best option. What bulb will you be running?

Haven't decided on bulbs yet any suggestions?

 

[Rockhead]

Phoenix bulbs are nice, good growth and colors

 

[spspirate]

Haven't decided on bulbs yet any suggestions?

Radium all the way!..LOL Though 14K Phoenix is a very good bulb too.