Lighting ?

RyanMcLaughlin · 07/25/2008, 06:29 PM

What do you think of these lights. They look pretty good. I am waiting to hear from the seller as to wether or not they are ul listed.

http://cgi.ebay.com/30-Metal-Halide-...2em118Q2el1247

kau_cinta_ku · 07/25/2008, 06:34 PM

what size tank?

ahullsb · 07/25/2008, 06:34 PM

It looks pretty good. I just don't see what brand it is anywhere. Did I miss that or do you have any idea?

brians4671 · 07/25/2008, 06:37 PM

this is going on a 30 gallon tank i assume sounds like plenty.

kau_cinta_ku · 07/25/2008, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ahullsb
It looks pretty good. I just don't see what brand it is anywhere. Did I miss that or do you have any idea?

they don't list a name of the fixture. I agree it does look decent but a name would really help.

you could also check out the 30â€ SunPod 1x250W HQI
Fixture by Current USA name brand and comes with I would bet a better brand bulb. for around the same price.

RyanMcLaughlin · 07/25/2008, 07:02 PM

This would go on a 70 gallon tank. It is 30x23x23. This is the only MH/T5 fixture I could find for a 30" tank. i saw the sunpod but I also wont the t5 supplement. I like the current usa but would a 24 inch of same wattage be ok over the tank?

RyanMcLaughlin · 07/25/2008, 07:08 PM

IDk about brand. I emailed him about it. They are ul listed. Seems like a good deal plus it has the 5 year warranty.

brians4671 · 07/25/2008, 07:28 PM

does this tank have a center brace?

kau_cinta_ku · 07/25/2008, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by RyanMcLaughlin
This is the only MH/T5 fixture I could find for a 30" tank. i saw the sunpod but I also wont the t5 supplement.

but this is not a MH/T5 unit

it is MH/PC's

and I would like to know also if this tank has a cener brace.

RyanMcLaughlin · 07/25/2008, 07:42 PM

The brand is catalina aquatics. I dont know about the center brace. I specified though that if it does have on I need it to be clear. But I think he said they will probably just give me bracing on each side.

brians4671 · 07/25/2008, 07:49 PM

the tanks bracing is the concern. some tanks have a brace in the middle built on the tank.

RyanMcLaughlin · 07/25/2008, 08:24 PM

Well if its clear it shouldnt be a problem.

alextheromanian · 07/25/2008, 09:44 PM

i think people are worried over the brace being in the light...this would not only cast a shadow in your tank but being so close to a metal halide it might weaken it and let the pressure on the walls take over.

the light does look good i do agree im looking for a 30" MH light too but i cant afford the one youre looking at i was more like inclied towards the 199$ MH/PC 30" light from aquatraders...however im sure yours is MUCH better quality.

RyanMcLaughlin · 07/25/2008, 10:02 PM

Well the guy building it said that most likely I will have side bracing. Also these lights have legs so that it is 15 inches above the tank. Aside from that though. Does the build quality and everything look good?

07/25/2008, 06:29 PM	#1
RyanMcLaughlin Moved On Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Anaheim Posts: 982	Lighting ? What do you think of these lights. They look pretty good. I am waiting to hear from the seller as to wether or not they are ul listed. http://cgi.ebay.com/30-Metal-Halide-...2em118Q2el1247

07/25/2008, 06:34 PM	#3
ahullsb Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: sacramento, ca Posts: 2,729	It looks pretty good. I just don't see what brand it is anywhere. Did I miss that or do you have any idea? __________________ Andy Sacramento, CA Current Tank Info: 55 gallon reef w/20 gallon sump/ER135/ 75 pounds of live rock, 4 in sandbed, 2 b&w ocellaris clowns, yellow watchman/pistol, rosy scaled wrasse, Mystery wrasse, Copperbanded Butterfly, Lighting 48" outer orbit 2 150 mh/ 4 t5 actinics

07/25/2008, 09:44 PM	#13
alextheromanian Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Binghamton NY Posts: 1,007	i think people are worried over the brace being in the light...this would not only cast a shadow in your tank but being so close to a metal halide it might weaken it and let the pressure on the walls take over. the light does look good i do agree im looking for a 30" MH light too but i cant afford the one youre looking at i was more like inclied towards the 199$ MH/PC 30" light from aquatraders...however im sure yours is MUCH better quality. __________________ i just cant think of any phylosophical, deep, critical thinking quotes right now. Current Tank Info: 29g Reef, 75g FOWLR

07/25/2008, 06:34 PM	#2
kau_cinta_ku Moved On Join Date: May 2005 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 8,669	what size tank?

07/25/2008, 06:37 PM	#4
brians4671 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: miami fl Posts: 2,088	this is going on a 30 gallon tank i assume sounds like plenty.

07/25/2008, 07:02 PM	#6
RyanMcLaughlin Moved On Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Anaheim Posts: 982	This would go on a 70 gallon tank. It is 30x23x23. This is the only MH/T5 fixture I could find for a 30" tank. i saw the sunpod but I also wont the t5 supplement. I like the current usa but would a 24 inch of same wattage be ok over the tank?

07/25/2008, 07:08 PM	#7
RyanMcLaughlin Moved On Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Anaheim Posts: 982	IDk about brand. I emailed him about it. They are ul listed. Seems like a good deal plus it has the 5 year warranty.

07/25/2008, 07:28 PM	#8
brians4671 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: miami fl Posts: 2,088	does this tank have a center brace?

07/25/2008, 07:42 PM	#10
RyanMcLaughlin Moved On Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Anaheim Posts: 982	The brand is catalina aquatics. I dont know about the center brace. I specified though that if it does have on I need it to be clear. But I think he said they will probably just give me bracing on each side.

07/25/2008, 07:49 PM	#11
brians4671 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: miami fl Posts: 2,088	the tanks bracing is the concern. some tanks have a brace in the middle built on the tank.

07/25/2008, 08:24 PM	#12
RyanMcLaughlin Moved On Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Anaheim Posts: 982	Well if its clear it shouldnt be a problem.

07/25/2008, 10:02 PM	#14
RyanMcLaughlin Moved On Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Anaheim Posts: 982	Well the guy building it said that most likely I will have side bracing. Also these lights have legs so that it is 15 inches above the tank. Aside from that though. Does the build quality and everything look good?