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    I would like to try (2) of these kits along with (2) 110 vhos over a 90G inside an Oceanic canopy. Has anyone tried these reflectors? Its from aqaucave and called IceCap 250W Double Ended HQI Metal Halide Retro KitLT-IC-250HQI-RK $229.95
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    I don't think you can go wrong with IceCap products. Should work pretty good. If you get a ballast for the VHO's, go with the IceCap 660.

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    I think that would be a smoking setup over a 90g. I love IceCap ballasts, both Halides and VHO.

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    I had that same reflector over my 135 (three of them) before I broke it down, I was just running them on the Hellolight ARO elect ballast instead. They have the same kit with the ARO ballast for $142.95 minus the bulb, but you can choose your bulb on the same page.

    http://www.hellolights.com/index.asp...OD&ProdID=1325
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    Wow, thats a good price for the combo! I really like the Icecaps, but cost wise, I may go with the Aro MH ballast, which is what I have running (4) 110 T12VHOs right now. I'm concerned that it may be too much light. (2)x250=500w, (2)x110=220, 720w/90G=8w per gallon. tank is 24 inches tall, so I think it will be ok, but it would be nice to have y'alls input.

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    The ARO setup is a good ballast too, but that price is without the lamp and looks like the aquacave price is with the lamp. The 14kk Phoenix is $60 at hellolights.com which will save you $26 for the entire deal so that leaves you pretty close to breaking even. All things considered I'd pay a few bucks more and get the IceCap ballast.
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    That is the exact set up I'm using, 2x icecap with those reflectors. I've been more than happy with them on my 75g.

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