February 11, 200719 yr comment_147255 I'd say 90% of people, maybe more are using magnetic ballasts. So...Yeah, I think they're ok. Report
February 11, 200719 yr comment_147263 depends what the lighst are used for. Many hobbyist are starting to use t5s which are electronic. Report
February 12, 200719 yr comment_147367 Electronics are normally more efficent and AFAIK they dont need starters which simplifies things. Magnetic is cheaper and easier to get though. If I was going to do it again, I'd go electric, but when I built it I was like 'umm some ballast thingees and those starter things and do you have the plug bits? so it wasn't until a while later I realised I was even using magnetic ballasts. All of my tanks run magnetic ballasts at the moment, and I've noticed they (ballasts) get quite hot. Report
February 12, 200719 yr comment_147409 The cost difference will pay for itself in no time in the savings that you get from the higher efficiency. Plus they are easier on the tubes when starting which make them last longer. Report
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