SRC Member seareefer Posted July 10, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted July 10, 2005 You be the judge Both are using coralife 18W actinic And same arcardia endcaps(T-8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member seareefer Posted July 10, 2005 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 10, 2005 with lights off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member seareefer Posted July 10, 2005 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 10, 2005 After 1 hour later which one is brighter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Rex Ng Posted July 10, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted July 10, 2005 why do you need to find out which is brighter for actinic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member seareefer Posted July 10, 2005 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 10, 2005 Note to all viewing just some pics to show how bright the ballast can fire up the lamp May get a lux meter to measure the output Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Rex Ng Posted July 10, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted July 10, 2005 Note to all viewing just some pics to show how bright the ballast can fire up the lamp May get a lux meter to measure the output should use both white same brand, same output then confusing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member seareefer Posted July 10, 2005 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 10, 2005 why do you need to find out which is brighter for actinic? No just a comparison between the 2 ballast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gouldian Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 No just a comparison between the 2 ballast Thanks for sharing bro. But was wondering what is brand of the 2 ballast? I know in US , the Icecaps ballast is known to be the preferred brand when comes to aquarium lighting. Care to share more bro? Quote "Reefs, like forests, will only be protected in long term if they are appreciated" Dr. J.E.N. Veron Australian Institute of Marine Science -----------------------------------------------------------------------Member of:UEN: T08SS0098FPlease visit us here: http://www.facebook....uaristSocietySG Facebook Group: http://www.facebook....gid=34281892381 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gouldian Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 should use both white same brand, same output then confusing Bro, I think he is using the same brand for both just the ballast is different. The tubes are Coralife and the encaps are Arcadia. Quote "Reefs, like forests, will only be protected in long term if they are appreciated" Dr. J.E.N. Veron Australian Institute of Marine Science -----------------------------------------------------------------------Member of:UEN: T08SS0098FPlease visit us here: http://www.facebook....uaristSocietySG Facebook Group: http://www.facebook....gid=34281892381 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member hotlemond Posted July 11, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted July 11, 2005 Thanks for sharing bro. But was wondering what is brand of the 2 ballast? I know in US , the Icecaps ballast is known to be the preferred brand when comes to aquarium lighting. Care to share more bro? ballast brand is in the title: Ice cap Vs. Philips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Clownfish Posted July 11, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted July 11, 2005 so ermm,... which is ice cap which is philips??? Quote My Personal Blog My Wedding Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member seareefer Posted July 11, 2005 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 11, 2005 yes thanks for support guys ok On the left is the normal e-ballast while the right is the ice cap ballast will post some more as i am waiting for my dimmer from blue line these should ans your doubts cheers seareefer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member seareefer Posted July 11, 2005 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 11, 2005 Bro, I think he is using the same brand for both just the ballast is different. The tubes are Coralife and the encaps are Arcadia. thanks bro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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