Thoughts on Current USA SunPod

Duce · 02/01/2008, 09:48 PM

Hi,
Thinking of getting a 30" 150W MH Current USA SunPod to replace my Coralife MH Pendant.
Wondering any one here have experience on the SunPod and your experience on it.
Thanks.

sjfishguy · 02/01/2008, 10:19 PM

I have been using the 150W Sunpod for a few months now and really like it. Nice sleek design, good output with the ballasts, and pretty good value. I will say that I would try and get a used one (this is what I did) so you can get a better bulb. I have the 14k Phoenix in it right now and the colors and growth truly could not be better!

Duce · 02/02/2008, 09:07 PM

Thanks I have a fairly new XM 20K which I think I will use if I get one

murraycamp · 02/02/2008, 09:31 PM

I have four Sunpod units (1 1X250w, 1 2X250 and 2 150w) and have never had any problems with them. I really like the M*) HQI ballasts on the 250's, but the 150 uses an electronic ballast which doesn't drive the lamps as hard.

I have also used Current USA pc fixtures with good results (for pc's). I just bought a 30" Sundial T5 for my 20 long and am very pleased with it. I have a high level of confidence in their products.

Hope that helps.

murraycamp · 02/02/2008, 09:32 PM

Typo

M*) = M80

02/01/2008, 09:48 PM	#1
Duce Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Toronto, Ont., Canada Posts: 1,986	Thoughts on Current USA SunPod Hi, Thinking of getting a 30" 150W MH Current USA SunPod to replace my Coralife MH Pendant. Wondering any one here have experience on the SunPod and your experience on it. Thanks.

02/01/2008, 10:19 PM	#2
sjfishguy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 2,212	I have been using the 150W Sunpod for a few months now and really like it. Nice sleek design, good output with the ballasts, and pretty good value. I will say that I would try and get a used one (this is what I did) so you can get a better bulb. I have the 14k Phoenix in it right now and the colors and growth truly could not be better! __________________ Rich nanoTOTM May '08 29 years saltwater, 19 years reefs Current Tank Info: 65 mixed reef

02/02/2008, 09:31 PM	#4
murraycamp Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 492	I have four Sunpod units (1 1X250w, 1 2X250 and 2 150w) and have never had any problems with them. I really like the M*) HQI ballasts on the 250's, but the 150 uses an electronic ballast which doesn't drive the lamps as hard. I have also used Current USA pc fixtures with good results (for pc's). I just bought a 30" Sundial T5 for my 20 long and am very pleased with it. I have a high level of confidence in their products. Hope that helps. __________________ Murray Current Tank Info: 65 gal. E. Quadricolor/A. Barberi system (VCV/inoculant); 60 gal. gorgonian/mixed scleratinian (VCV/ inoculant/solid polymers); 30 gal. Oxymonacanthus longirostris/octocoral system (VCV/inoculant); 80 gal Acropora (Zeovit); 27 gal. jellyfish system

02/02/2008, 09:32 PM	#5
murraycamp Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 492	Typo M*) = M80 __________________ Murray Current Tank Info: 65 gal. E. Quadricolor/A. Barberi system (VCV/inoculant); 60 gal. gorgonian/mixed scleratinian (VCV/ inoculant/solid polymers); 30 gal. Oxymonacanthus longirostris/octocoral system (VCV/inoculant); 80 gal Acropora (Zeovit); 27 gal. jellyfish system

02/02/2008, 09:07 PM	#3
Duce Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Toronto, Ont., Canada Posts: 1,986	Thanks I have a fairly new XM 20K which I think I will use if I get one