Thoughts on the Aqualight pro's

nemofish2217 · 03/13/2011, 11:01 AM

Does anyone have experience with these? I have always been a little skeptical of them for whatever reason I don't know... as far as their punch and power goes... does anyone have any pics of them over their tanks? Anyone have any experience on how well they perform? Thanks,

http://www.aquacave.com/36-aqualight...alife-804.html

Tat2demon · 03/13/2011, 03:31 PM

I have the 48" 2x250 and love it. I bought it used and just replaced the bulbs with Phoenix 14ks. I dont have any decent pics of them running. Ive had no problems and theyre easy to take apart to replace the bulbs.

grigsy · 03/13/2011, 06:54 PM

I have used it before. It is not a bad set up at all. I agree with Tat2 - replace the stock MH bulbs with another brand. Coralife MH bulbs are junk.

Shard · 03/13/2011, 07:08 PM

I have a the 2 x 150w Aqualight Pro over my shallow 60g frag tank. It was originally over my 90g reef before I installed AI LED modules.

I agree with the other posters here and say it is a good fixture, just replace the MH bulbs. It has worked great for me, and I feel it is a quality build, as it still looks perfect after years, and seems to be really durable. The moon lights are really bright as well.

Hope this helps,
Landon

nemofish2217 · 03/13/2011, 07:40 PM

Thanks guys... it just seems really expensive for what you are getting... esp. if you need to replace the bulbs right away... :/

Shard · 03/13/2011, 07:58 PM

Look around here for a used one, as they come up on occasion. I may be selling mine soon.

naterealbig · 03/13/2011, 09:54 PM

I had a 36" single 250w unit over a standard 65. It lit the entire tank, and really looked sharp. These units are not expensive at all when you consider other similar fixtures. I also loved the moonlights. Not like the whimpy ones you get with the current fixtures. Here's a couple of shots of the 65. I replaced the stock halide with a phoenix 14k.

Shard · 03/13/2011, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by naterealbig

I also loved the moonlights. Not like the whimpy ones you get with the current fixtures.

The moon lights really are bright aren't they? When I had just the MH bulbs on in my fixture, I could turn on the moon lights and you can actually see the difference. At night they would make my corals slightly fluoresce.

naterealbig · 03/13/2011, 10:10 PM

Yeah, they are the best moonlights I have seen on a fixture. I believe they were 3/4 watt each. My entire tank was lit when the moonlights came on.

pmrossetti · 03/13/2011, 10:46 PM

If you're in doubt take a look at the Hamilton Belize fixture. Built like a tank. My choice.

ArmanS · 03/14/2011, 12:08 AM

I bought the 2x250, swapped the ballast for a galaxy dual ballast, made a separate plug for the fan and put it on my controller, couldn't be happier for the price. The moonlights are really nice.

03/13/2011, 11:01 AM	#1
nemofish2217 Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,606	Thoughts on the Aqualight pro's Does anyone have experience with these? I have always been a little skeptical of them for whatever reason I don't know... as far as their punch and power goes... does anyone have any pics of them over their tanks? Anyone have any experience on how well they perform? Thanks, http://www.aquacave.com/36-aqualight...alife-804.html

03/13/2011, 03:31 PM	#2
Tat2demon Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 833	I have the 48" 2x250 and love it. I bought it used and just replaced the bulbs with Phoenix 14ks. I dont have any decent pics of them running. Ive had no problems and theyre easy to take apart to replace the bulbs. __________________ Nate cham - "Taste it, if it tastes like poop.....it is." Current Tank Info: 400 gallon in progress. 8x3x2.5

03/13/2011, 07:08 PM	#4
Shard Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 624	I have a the 2 x 150w Aqualight Pro over my shallow 60g frag tank. It was originally over my 90g reef before I installed AI LED modules. I agree with the other posters here and say it is a good fixture, just replace the MH bulbs. It has worked great for me, and I feel it is a quality build, as it still looks perfect after years, and seems to be really durable. The moon lights are really bright as well. Hope this helps, Landon __________________ University: Biology M.S. - 2012, M.D. 2015 Tanks: (2) 28g Nanocube 150w MH HQI - 18w Actinic CF 29g Blue Spotted Jawfish Tank

03/13/2011, 07:58 PM	#6
Shard Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 624	Look around here for a used one, as they come up on occasion. I may be selling mine soon. __________________ University: Biology M.S. - 2012, M.D. 2015 Tanks: (2) 28g Nanocube 150w MH HQI - 18w Actinic CF 29g Blue Spotted Jawfish Tank

03/13/2011, 09:54 PM	#7
naterealbig Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 2,252	I had a 36" single 250w unit over a standard 65. It lit the entire tank, and really looked sharp. These units are not expensive at all when you consider other similar fixtures. I also loved the moonlights. Not like the whimpy ones you get with the current fixtures. Here's a couple of shots of the 65. I replaced the stock halide with a phoenix 14k. __________________ My skimmate has notes of saffron, and a hint of lilac.

03/13/2011, 06:54 PM	#3
grigsy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 2,307	I have used it before. It is not a bad set up at all. I agree with Tat2 - replace the stock MH bulbs with another brand. Coralife MH bulbs are junk.

03/13/2011, 07:40 PM	#5
nemofish2217 Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,606	Thanks guys... it just seems really expensive for what you are getting... esp. if you need to replace the bulbs right away... :/

03/13/2011, 10:10 PM	#9
naterealbig Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 2,252	Yeah, they are the best moonlights I have seen on a fixture. I believe they were 3/4 watt each. My entire tank was lit when the moonlights came on. __________________ My skimmate has notes of saffron, and a hint of lilac.

03/13/2011, 10:46 PM	#10
pmrossetti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 3,199	If you're in doubt take a look at the Hamilton Belize fixture. Built like a tank. My choice.

03/14/2011, 12:08 AM	#11
ArmanS Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 90713 Posts: 1,391	I bought the 2x250, swapped the ballast for a galaxy dual ballast, made a separate plug for the fan and put it on my controller, couldn't be happier for the price. The moonlights are really nice. __________________ 120" x 34" x 30" 540g Build Starting Soon! Royal Exclusiv Dream Box Sump, 2 x 60" ATI LED/T5, DaStaCo CARx, Apex, Genesis, BK SM 250, 3 x RD 3 230w, UV, ATS, & Arid Reactor! Will have build thread so

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