Bro is looking for 90 gal tank light (metal halide?)

Ehaze · 08/11/2007, 09:05 PM

He is looking for something that he can grow anything under, in his 90 gal, what kind of setup would one of you recomend??

There has to be something cheaper then 500$ for the light, is there a website that sells them for cheap??? cooling is not a problem, he basement is 60f year round.

can he just use a construction lamp and buy the high kelv lights from a online sorce???

If so what kinda workshop/construction light would you recomend???
thanks!

flyguy7150 · 08/11/2007, 09:20 PM

http://www.hellolights.com/index.asp...S&Category=558
those prices dont seem too bad, about 200 w/ a bulb and like 20 shipping im just guessing, when i upgrade its what i'll be looking at

Ehaze · 08/11/2007, 09:36 PM

what does HQI stand for? and what does HL stand for?

thanks for that website, i will tell the ol boy

LobsterOfJustice · 08/11/2007, 09:38 PM

http://www.aquariumlight.com/product_info.php?dbid=323

You will still need a canopy to mount this in.

snulma1 · 08/11/2007, 09:42 PM

www.aquatraders.com

Many people complain about oddysea fixtures, but I love mine. The only thing that will need to be done is replacing the stock ballast, because it doesn't push a true 250 thru it. But buying one of these and replacing the ballasts still brings you 100-300 under other fixtures.

Ehaze · 08/11/2007, 10:06 PM

thanks for the links guys, im thinking about trading up my T5 lights.

LobsterOfJustice, the linkis dead

Ehaze · 08/11/2007, 11:09 PM

Snulma1, how the hell are those light fixtures so cheap???

and also, do you know of anyplaces that seel the ballasts i need to power the light setup?

http://www.aquatraders.com/index.asp...rodID=333&HS=1

48in light setup???

LobsterOfJustice · 08/11/2007, 11:40 PM

Aquatraders light fixtures have a terrible reputation, I believe I remember a few catching fire. Do your research first.

I dont know why the link is dead. Go to www.aquariumlight.com, click on MH and VHO retrofits on the left menu, and then look for the fixture with two 250w MH and two 110w VHO.

tkeracer619 · 08/11/2007, 11:51 PM

It would be over budget by $90 but really nice and worth it in the long run.

This is what I would get.

2) Icecap 250W Ballast
http://www.thereefstop.com/index.php...&productId=827

2) Lumenarc III reflectors (more light than with batwing style reflectors)
http://www.thereefstop.com/index.php...&productId=539

2) XM 20K SE Halides (great color without extra bulbs)
http://www.thereefstop.com/index.php...&productId=199

Ehaze · 08/12/2007, 01:26 AM

thanks guys!

leeweber85 · 08/12/2007, 10:44 AM

I would get 2 -250watt single ended metal halides. Some VHO or t5 actinics would be nice too, but could be added down the road. Hellolights.com has some very inexpensive retro kits.

snulma1 · 08/12/2007, 11:07 AM

Lobsterofjustice,

Those are the old fixtures you are referring to. These fixtures are totally different. They have been re-worked, new E-ballasts, and are just knockoffs of the coralife fixtures. But with no name, they save lots of money. Yes the ballasts aren't the greatest and probably will need to be replaced. but you will still save over 100 dollars instead of paying for a brand name fixture.

greenmonkey51 · 08/12/2007, 01:41 PM

reefgeek.com has some metal halides on sale. You could do 2x175w for about 325$.

GSMguy · 08/12/2007, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by snulma1
Lobsterofjustice,

Those are the old fixtures you are referring to. These fixtures are totally different. They have been re-worked, new E-ballasts, and are just knockoffs of the coralife fixtures. But with no name, they save lots of money. Yes the ballasts aren't the greatest and probably will need to be replaced. but you will still save over 100 dollars instead of paying for a brand name fixture.

but you MUST replace the ballasts. the stock ones are horrible

08/11/2007, 09:05 PM	#1
Ehaze Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Thornton, Colorado Posts: 1,259	Bro is looking for 90 gal tank light (metal halide?) He is looking for something that he can grow anything under, in his 90 gal, what kind of setup would one of you recomend?? There has to be something cheaper then 500$ for the light, is there a website that sells them for cheap??? cooling is not a problem, he basement is 60f year round. can he just use a construction lamp and buy the high kelv lights from a online sorce??? If so what kinda workshop/construction light would you recomend??? thanks!

08/11/2007, 09:20 PM	#2
flyguy7150 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines Posts: 895	http://www.hellolights.com/index.asp...S&Category=558 those prices dont seem too bad, about 200 w/ a bulb and like 20 shipping im just guessing, when i upgrade its what i'll be looking at __________________ Leo Click on my red house to see my 90g RR tank :) Tons of pictures, tons... Click!!! Current Tank Info: 90g AGA Reef Ready, 6x54w T5s w/ SLRs, 29g Sump/fuge, OR 2500 Return, Octopus NW150, 2 x TLF Phosban Reactor, Koralia #1, #4, MJ Modded

08/11/2007, 09:36 PM	#3
Ehaze Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Thornton, Colorado Posts: 1,259	what does HQI stand for? and what does HL stand for? thanks for that website, i will tell the ol boy __________________ 75g SPS tank, 30gal sump/refuge. Melev RO/DI, Coravue duel calc reactor, MSP 200 skimmer, 2 Vortech MP40, Mag drive 9.5 return, autotopoff.com ATO, 2 CoralVue 250W SE finished pendants(with 20k Radium bulbs), powered by 2x Icecap ballasts, controlled by a ACJR.

08/11/2007, 09:38 PM	#4
LobsterOfJustice Recovering Detritophobe Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 7,443	http://www.aquariumlight.com/product_info.php?dbid=323 You will still need a canopy to mount this in. __________________ If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right. I remember when zoanthids were called things like "green" and "orange" and not "reverse gorilla nipple." Current Tank Info: 180g reef with all the bells and whistles

08/11/2007, 10:06 PM	#6
Ehaze Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Thornton, Colorado Posts: 1,259	thanks for the links guys, im thinking about trading up my T5 lights. LobsterOfJustice, the linkis dead __________________ 75g SPS tank, 30gal sump/refuge. Melev RO/DI, Coravue duel calc reactor, MSP 200 skimmer, 2 Vortech MP40, Mag drive 9.5 return, autotopoff.com ATO, 2 CoralVue 250W SE finished pendants(with 20k Radium bulbs), powered by 2x Icecap ballasts, controlled by a ACJR.

08/11/2007, 09:42 PM	#5
snulma1 Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,281	www.aquatraders.com Many people complain about oddysea fixtures, but I love mine. The only thing that will need to be done is replacing the stock ballast, because it doesn't push a true 250 thru it. But buying one of these and replacing the ballasts still brings you 100-300 under other fixtures.

08/11/2007, 11:09 PM	#7
Ehaze Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Thornton, Colorado Posts: 1,259	Snulma1, how the hell are those light fixtures so cheap??? and also, do you know of anyplaces that seel the ballasts i need to power the light setup? http://www.aquatraders.com/index.asp...rodID=333&HS=1 48in light setup??? __________________ 75g SPS tank, 30gal sump/refuge. Melev RO/DI, Coravue duel calc reactor, MSP 200 skimmer, 2 Vortech MP40, Mag drive 9.5 return, autotopoff.com ATO, 2 CoralVue 250W SE finished pendants(with 20k Radium bulbs), powered by 2x Icecap ballasts, controlled by a ACJR.

08/11/2007, 11:40 PM	#8
LobsterOfJustice Recovering Detritophobe Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 7,443	Aquatraders light fixtures have a terrible reputation, I believe I remember a few catching fire. Do your research first. I dont know why the link is dead. Go to www.aquariumlight.com, click on MH and VHO retrofits on the left menu, and then look for the fixture with two 250w MH and two 110w VHO. __________________ If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right. I remember when zoanthids were called things like "green" and "orange" and not "reverse gorilla nipple." Current Tank Info: 180g reef with all the bells and whistles

08/11/2007, 11:51 PM	#9
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	It would be over budget by $90 but really nice and worth it in the long run. This is what I would get. 2) Icecap 250W Ballast http://www.thereefstop.com/index.php...&productId=827 2) Lumenarc III reflectors (more light than with batwing style reflectors) http://www.thereefstop.com/index.php...&productId=539 2) XM 20K SE Halides (great color without extra bulbs) http://www.thereefstop.com/index.php...&productId=199 __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

08/12/2007, 01:26 AM	#10
Ehaze Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Thornton, Colorado Posts: 1,259	thanks guys! __________________ 75g SPS tank, 30gal sump/refuge. Melev RO/DI, Coravue duel calc reactor, MSP 200 skimmer, 2 Vortech MP40, Mag drive 9.5 return, autotopoff.com ATO, 2 CoralVue 250W SE finished pendants(with 20k Radium bulbs), powered by 2x Icecap ballasts, controlled by a ACJR.

08/12/2007, 10:44 AM	#11
leeweber85 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Posts: 2,482	I would get 2 -250watt single ended metal halides. Some VHO or t5 actinics would be nice too, but could be added down the road. Hellolights.com has some very inexpensive retro kits. __________________ -Lee Current Tank Info: 120g reef, 20g reef

08/12/2007, 11:07 AM	#12
snulma1 Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,281	Lobsterofjustice, Those are the old fixtures you are referring to. These fixtures are totally different. They have been re-worked, new E-ballasts, and are just knockoffs of the coralife fixtures. But with no name, they save lots of money. Yes the ballasts aren't the greatest and probably will need to be replaced. but you will still save over 100 dollars instead of paying for a brand name fixture.

08/12/2007, 01:41 PM	#13
greenmonkey51 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,092	reefgeek.com has some metal halides on sale. You could do 2x175w for about 325$.