Hamilton Delux Metal Halide fixture

nanojg · 09/17/2009, 08:38 PM

Anyone have this? Do you like it? I was thinking about getting a 2 x 175 for my 58 gallon.

http://www.aquacave.com/36-deluxe-me...logy-1439.html

Does it come with legs? Can you buy legs? How do you have it set on the aquarium?

thanks

Toddrtrex · 09/17/2009, 08:59 PM

I have that fixture, was originally 2*175 + 2*96 PC, just over a year ago I upgraded to a 2*250 ballast. I have this over my 58.

It doesn't come with any legs, and there really isn't a way to add any. Mine is just sitting ontop of the tank. With the use of 2 clip on fans over the sump I haven't had any temp issues.

This is what it looks like ontop of my tank.

pmrossetti · 09/17/2009, 09:08 PM

Hey Todd, Great pic, but what keeps it from sliding and falling into the tank? Can't tell from pic. Thanks

Toddrtrex · 09/17/2009, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by pmrossetti
Hey Todd, Great pic, but what keeps it from sliding and falling into the tank? Can't tell from pic. Thanks

Thanks.

It is the same size (( 36 inches )) as the tank, so it sits right on the rim. Think about those old florescent hood fixtures that come with freshwater setups. Plus the fixture is heavy enough that I couldn't accidentally knock it in.

This is a lot older picture (( and the white balance is way off )) but, should give you a better idea of how it sits on the tank.

pmrossetti · 09/17/2009, 09:18 PM

With no braces across the top of the tank it looks very precarious to me. I'd be scared it'd fall in. Just me.

nanojg · 09/17/2009, 09:21 PM

Thanks for the pic

atblj5 · 09/18/2009, 10:02 AM

I have the 6" model, I had them put eye loops on the top so you can hang it. All the lights are made to order. I also painted 3 2x3 's black and screwed then together to place on top of the tank on the ends for the light to sit on rather than hanging it. And love my light!!

atblj5 · 09/18/2009, 10:06 AM

This web site will give you the best price also, ask them for a quote.

http://www.tropicalfishstore.com/hamilton_lighting.htm

grigsy · 09/23/2009, 09:50 PM

Nice tank Toddrtrex.

I had been using a Hamilton 4' Deluxe with 2-250 watt & 2-96 watt for about 5 years.

I had it directly on top of the tank also.

It was well built and worked good for years.

csm · 09/27/2009, 12:20 PM

i have the 72 fixture on my 120 amazing light.very reliable added deep water moon lights to it for a little extra something.

09/17/2009, 08:38 PM	#1
nanojg Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,174	Hamilton Delux Metal Halide fixture Anyone have this? Do you like it? I was thinking about getting a 2 x 175 for my 58 gallon. http://www.aquacave.com/36-deluxe-me...logy-1439.html Does it come with legs? Can you buy legs? How do you have it set on the aquarium? thanks

09/17/2009, 08:59 PM	#2
Toddrtrex Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 23,162	I have that fixture, was originally 2175 + 296 PC, just over a year ago I upgraded to a 2*250 ballast. I have this over my 58. It doesn't come with any legs, and there really isn't a way to add any. Mine is just sitting ontop of the tank. With the use of 2 clip on fans over the sump I haven't had any temp issues. This is what it looks like ontop of my tank. __________________ Click my name and then "visit toddrtrex's homepage" for tank pictures Current Tank Info: 210g reef and 65g reef

09/17/2009, 09:08 PM	#3
pmrossetti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 3,199	Hey Todd, Great pic, but what keeps it from sliding and falling into the tank? Can't tell from pic. Thanks

09/17/2009, 09:18 PM	#5
pmrossetti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 3,199	With no braces across the top of the tank it looks very precarious to me. I'd be scared it'd fall in. Just me.

09/17/2009, 09:21 PM	#6
nanojg Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,174	Thanks for the pic

09/18/2009, 10:02 AM	#7
atblj5 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N.H. Posts: 382	I have the 6" model, I had them put eye loops on the top so you can hang it. All the lights are made to order. I also painted 3 2x3 's black and screwed then together to place on top of the tank on the ends for the light to sit on rather than hanging it. And love my light!!

09/18/2009, 10:06 AM	#8
atblj5 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N.H. Posts: 382	This web site will give you the best price also, ask them for a quote. http://www.tropicalfishstore.com/hamilton_lighting.htm

09/23/2009, 09:50 PM	#9
grigsy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 2,307	Nice tank Toddrtrex. I had been using a Hamilton 4' Deluxe with 2-250 watt & 2-96 watt for about 5 years. I had it directly on top of the tank also. It was well built and worked good for years.

09/27/2009, 12:20 PM	#10
csm Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: warren,pa. Posts: 17	i have the 72 fixture on my 120 amazing light.very reliable added deep water moon lights to it for a little extra something.