
The Multi-Wattage Metal Halide Digital Ballast is a versatile and efficient power source for your reef aquarium's lighting system. Designed to be compatible with all 150W, 175W, and 250W metal halide lamps, this single unit provides the flexibility to change your lighting intensity by simply swapping bulbs. It delivers stable, consistent power, ensuring your corals receive the optimal spectrum and intensity for vibrant color and healthy growth, making it a perfect upgrade or replacement for older magnetic ballasts.
This lightweight digital ballast features an intelligent internal processor that automatically detects the bulb type and determines the correct firing sequence and power output. This smart technology ensures lamp longevity and peak performance. With a high power factor of over 98%, it operates efficiently, minimizing wasted energy. The ballast is designed for seamless integration, connecting directly to Reef Brite reflectors and other compatible metal halide pendants for a clean and simple installation.
This ballast is ideal for the dedicated reef aquarist who uses metal halide lighting and desires flexibility and modern performance. Whether you are setting up a new system or upgrading an existing one, the ability to switch between three common wattages without purchasing new equipment offers significant value. It is particularly well-suited for hobbyists running Reef Brite systems or anyone seeking a reliable, energy-efficient digital ballast to power their high-intensity lighting.
| SKU | 210614 |
| Aquarium Type | Saltwater |
New to Reef Brite Metal Halide fixtures and ballasts. This ballast is excellent and runs cool. Not super large in size and is light weight. The startup and warmup of the bulbs is near instant, under 60 seconds for sure. I chose these based on my 36 inch Reef Brite double DE fixture and it was the right choice. Can't go wrong and as someone who has owned and used every LED currently made, there is ZERO substitute for Metal Halide. It's the best by 100 miles. Your corals and even your fish will act totally different a day after switching.
Not too much to say here. I have multiple of them and they just flat out work. Worth every penny for those still hanging on to the best lighting available
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Multi-Wattage Metal Halide Digital Ballast (150W/175W/250W)
by Reef Brite
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Reference reading: Marine invertebrates on Codexery
Species guides on Codexery
- Duncan coral — Scientific name: Duncanopsammia axifuga · Maximum size: Polyp diameter 2–3 cm; corallite diameter 10–14 mm source
- Torch coral — Scientific name: Euphyllia glabrescens · Family: Euphylliidae source
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