Halide wont stay on Plz help!

I changed the ballast today and the light continues to turn off after about 15 minutes of operation. Do i need to get a new light or is there another thing i can try?
 
I changed the ballast today and the light continues to turn off after about 15 minutes of operation. Do i need to get a new light or is there another thing i can try?
I'm not familiar with your model, but MH tend to be very simple. Have you tried to clean the unit? If it has covers, remove them and clean inside of it. Make sure the lamp connections are also clean and corrosion free.
 

HOW MUCH DOES A FISH’S FEEDING REQUIREMENTS AFFECT YOUR STOCKING DECISIONS?

  • A lot! - I avoid fish that require frequent or specialized feeding

    Votes: 12 29.3%
  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

    Votes: 6 14.6%
  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

    Votes: 6 14.6%
  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

    Votes: 10 24.4%
  • Not much. I’m willing to adjust my routine

    Votes: 9 22.0%
  • Not at all. Feeding demands don’t limit my stocking choices

    Votes: 7 17.1%
  • I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!

    Votes: 2 4.9%
  • I haven’t really considered this before

    Votes: 3 7.3%
  • Something else (see my comments in the thread)

    Votes: 1 2.4%
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