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    Which Ballast to buy for 250w Iwasaki??

    Which 250w MH ballast to buy?
    Hi all, I am looking to add a 250w Iwasaki in the middle of the 120g, right between the PFO HQI pendants. I want the tank to be brighter and less shadowy. I like the Icecap ballast that weights only 1.5lbs, which I can simply velcro to the back of my hood. Does anyone have opinions on this ballast or would you be able to recommend a better/best ballast for the Iwasaki?? Thanks,
    nanook
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    I like the Icecaps, they have worked with virtually every lamp I have ever tried on them. I strongly recommend the Iwasaki model which comes with a restart already. This will save any possible headaches you may incur.

    The other ballast I'd recommend (if you decide against the IC) would be a normal PFO MH ballast.

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    Thanks Perry. I will go with the Icecap, I really like the lightweight factor of the ballast. I have so much power with the Tunze PH's that I will have to try to redirect them someway. I really like the way they converge in the center of the tank and send the water in swirls.

    Nanook
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