Are these MHs any good ?

reefraj · 02/02/2015, 11:03 AM

48'' 500 Watt 2x 250 Metal Halide Aquarium Light Reef w/ Lunar Moon Lights LED by Aqua Marine

http://www.amazon.com/Metal-Halide-A...33HSN15VZ6C6M3

OR

MH 48" Metal Halide T5 Aquarium Light 716W Coral Reef Marine LED 2x 250W Bulbs

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTAwMFgxMDAw/z/3CsAAOxyKsZRse6j/$(KGrHqR,!oIFGvmP,SZ5BRse6jKOP!~~60_57.JPG

reefraj · 02/02/2015, 12:54 PM

anY help ?

alton · 02/02/2015, 12:58 PM

Only 4 left in stock! But yet no reviews, sorry I would let someone else be the first to review this product because I do not like cheap made fixtures.

reefraj · 02/02/2015, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by alton

Only 4 left in stock! But yet no reviews, sorry I would let someone else be the first to review this product because I do not like cheap made fixtures.

Yes but we are looking at $ 250 and $ 800 difference. Other than the ballast anything else expensive ?

Mishri · 02/02/2015, 01:03 PM

Yeah that is my concern too.. sometimes you can get an inexpensive one that works really well. I'll likely go with a more expensive option just so I can be sure I'll be happy with it. I'm doing the same thing reeffraj is doing, trying to find a 250w MH fixture that is good at a reasonable price. There are a lot of expensive things in this hobby, so anywhere you can save $100+ and have the same results is a good thing.

jda · 02/02/2015, 03:32 PM

Avoid any fixture that won't list what kind of ballasts and bulb they actually use. Typically total junk.

Kenmx10 · 02/02/2015, 05:29 PM

HERE is a nice fixture that is reputable , and BRS has great customer service.
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/hamilt...with-leds.html

Many of the cheaper units have poor quality reflectors . So the actual light penetration in the water column is minimal. Even though the fixture is rated 250w.

Mishri · 02/02/2015, 09:38 PM

So.. I prefer the double ended, you know whatever bulb you get it's going to work. That's a magnetic pulse ballast right?

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-03/sj/index.php

I also thought the double ended ones gave out more light but I'm not seeing that.

moondoggy4 · 02/02/2015, 09:42 PM

Look into Aqua Medic on their own site, look for the refurb units, some real good deals there, or at least their used to be.

Kenmx10 · 02/02/2015, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mishri

So.. I prefer the double ended, you know whatever bulb you get it's going to work. That's a magnetic pulse ballast right?

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-03/sj/index.php

I also thought the double ended ones gave out more light but I'm not seeing that.

They also have DE bulbs in that same fixture. I was just pointing you to a better fixture. You can also choose an electronic or magnetic ballast.

In general the DE bulb has more PAR, but the SE (Mogul) bulb gives you the option to run the popular Radium bulb or Phoenix bulb.

Either way your not going to have a problem with PAR . If this is for the 75 Gal tank.

reefraj · 02/04/2015, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mishri

So.. I prefer the double ended, you know whatever bulb you get it's going to work. That's a magnetic pulse ballast right?

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-03/sj/index.php

I also thought the double ended ones gave out more light but I'm not seeing that.

Means you have decided on the hamilton one ?

02/02/2015, 11:03 AM	#1
reefraj Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: texas Posts: 207	Are these MHs any good ? 48'' 500 Watt 2x 250 Metal Halide Aquarium Light Reef w/ Lunar Moon Lights LED by Aqua Marine http://www.amazon.com/Metal-Halide-A...33HSN15VZ6C6M3 OR MH 48" Metal Halide T5 Aquarium Light 716W Coral Reef Marine LED 2x 250W Bulbs http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTAwMFgxMDAw/z/3CsAAOxyKsZRse6j/$(KGrHqR,!oIFGvmP,SZ5BRse6jKOP!~~60_57.JPG

02/02/2015, 12:54 PM	#2
reefraj Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: texas Posts: 207	anY help ?

02/02/2015, 12:58 PM	#3
alton Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zuehl, Texas Posts: 4,460	Only 4 left in stock! But yet no reviews, sorry I would let someone else be the first to review this product because I do not like cheap made fixtures.

02/02/2015, 01:03 PM	#5
Mishri Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Great Falls, MT Posts: 1,404	Yeah that is my concern too.. sometimes you can get an inexpensive one that works really well. I'll likely go with a more expensive option just so I can be sure I'll be happy with it. I'm doing the same thing reeffraj is doing, trying to find a 250w MH fixture that is good at a reasonable price. There are a lot of expensive things in this hobby, so anywhere you can save $100+ and have the same results is a good thing.

02/02/2015, 03:32 PM	#6
jda Dogmatic Dinosaur Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 6,256	Avoid any fixture that won't list what kind of ballasts and bulb they actually use. Typically total junk.

02/02/2015, 05:29 PM	#7
Kenmx10 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston S.C. Posts: 771	HERE is a nice fixture that is reputable , and BRS has great customer service. http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/hamilt...with-leds.html Many of the cheaper units have poor quality reflectors . So the actual light penetration in the water column is minimal. Even though the fixture is rated 250w.

02/02/2015, 09:38 PM	#8
Mishri Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Great Falls, MT Posts: 1,404	So.. I prefer the double ended, you know whatever bulb you get it's going to work. That's a magnetic pulse ballast right? http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-03/sj/index.php I also thought the double ended ones gave out more light but I'm not seeing that.

02/02/2015, 09:42 PM	#9
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	Look into Aqua Medic on their own site, look for the refurb units, some real good deals there, or at least their used to be.