MaristarÂ® Ho Hqi T5 Combo Fixture - Page 2

Wayner2 · 04/10/2008, 03:46 PM

How doos the Geiseman Infinity cmpare to the Maristar

DarG · 04/10/2008, 06:08 PM

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Originally posted by Wayner2
How doos the Geiseman Infinity cmpare to the Maristar

The Infiniti has the 4 T5's I think. Thats always nice. But I dont know much about them other than from pictures, Giesemann's information and a little bit if info from threads on the forum.

To me, it looks like they have small halide reflectors like most combos. You can design a small reflector to be better than another small reflector but I dont think you can design a small reflector to be better than a good, larger reflector.

I would have a very hard time spending a lot of money on a combo with small halide reflectors. Let's face it, the small reflectors are one of the compromises of putting everything in one housing and many combos are built like that, cheap ones and expensive ones. Obviously SLS knows this so they put larger, better reflectors in the Maristar.

I would take a Lumenmax 3 or Lumenarc mini DE over any reflector that I have ever seen in a combo. I know that doesnt answer your question directly. How does the Infinity compare to the Maristar ... I'd bet that the Maristar halide reflectors have better spread, smaller hot spot. Other than feeling that the halide reflectors are probably better in the Maristar and the 4 T5's are an advantage in the Giesemann I have no idea.

WaterssretaW · 04/10/2008, 06:27 PM

excellent info DarG. Thank You. Going to go with Maristar.

Reef Stallion · 04/10/2008, 08:35 PM

I purchased a 48inch Maristar a month ago after researching those very same fixtures. I am extremely happy with it. I put in 2-250 watt Reeflux bulbs and 2 Giesemann Actinic plus T5. I did not choose the Galaxy or Bluewave ballasts but decided to use 2 Coralvue dimmible electronic ballasts. What swayed me was I was not able to find one complaint about the Maristar fixture online but was able to find many about the other fixtures (not Geisemann). Also, the fixture has separate plugs for each MH as well as T5 to allow me to dawn and dusk the T5's as well as dim one side of the tank for new arrivals if I choose. The Coralvue ballasts feed the 12K reeflux bulbs perfectly and the color and effect is awesome! The Maristar also has built in fans that push out the back of the unit. It is very quiet and extremely well built. For what it will do and for all the years you will use it. I would spend the extra $ to have this unit. And I did!

WaterssretaW · 04/15/2008, 06:39 AM

any other opinion on these lights?

wizsmaster · 04/15/2008, 08:16 AM

We have a 24" 250w over our 34g Solana (22x22x22) ... great fixture, good light spread, actively cooled (fan), good finish. We like it.

04/10/2008, 06:27 PM	#28
WaterssretaW Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 474	excellent info DarG. Thank You. Going to go with Maristar. __________________ Oceanic Tech 120 + 30gal Sump, Aqua C EV 180, BRS Duel Carbon+GFO Reactor, Ecotech Vortech MP40w, 2X250 Icecap Pendents w/Icecap Balast; 14K bulbs Current Tank Info: Coral only with Live Rock

04/15/2008, 06:39 AM	#30
WaterssretaW Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 474	any other opinion on these lights? __________________ Oceanic Tech 120 + 30gal Sump, Aqua C EV 180, BRS Duel Carbon+GFO Reactor, Ecotech Vortech MP40w, 2X250 Icecap Pendents w/Icecap Balast; 14K bulbs Current Tank Info: Coral only with Live Rock

04/10/2008, 03:46 PM	#26
Wayner2 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 270	How doos the Geiseman Infinity cmpare to the Maristar

04/10/2008, 08:35 PM	#29
Reef Stallion Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coopersburg, PA Posts: 123	I purchased a 48inch Maristar a month ago after researching those very same fixtures. I am extremely happy with it. I put in 2-250 watt Reeflux bulbs and 2 Giesemann Actinic plus T5. I did not choose the Galaxy or Bluewave ballasts but decided to use 2 Coralvue dimmible electronic ballasts. What swayed me was I was not able to find one complaint about the Maristar fixture online but was able to find many about the other fixtures (not Geisemann). Also, the fixture has separate plugs for each MH as well as T5 to allow me to dawn and dusk the T5's as well as dim one side of the tank for new arrivals if I choose. The Coralvue ballasts feed the 12K reeflux bulbs perfectly and the color and effect is awesome! The Maristar also has built in fans that push out the back of the unit. It is very quiet and extremely well built. For what it will do and for all the years you will use it. I would spend the extra $ to have this unit. And I did!

04/15/2008, 08:16 AM	#31
wizsmaster Moved On Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ft. Myers, SW FL - USA Posts: 1,579	We have a 24" 250w over our 34g Solana (22x22x22) ... great fixture, good light spread, actively cooled (fan), good finish. We like it.