What light fixture on your rimless tank?

[jhoff]

Dave,

Just sent out email keep ya posted.

[Megabite]

An easy way to go on a rimless is with Viper lights. I have a couple of 150HQI with 20K radiums on my 48" X 24" X 12". It's a very clean look.

[jhoff]

Originally posted by DaveG99
let me know what they say. I bet you can get a good discount if you order it without bulbs.

Here is what they said.

The cost of the bulb is factored into the price of the unit. If we were to sell it without the T5 bulbs,

there would be $15 less off the price. Each of the T5 39 watt bulbs costs us $7.50.

[DaveG99]

Originally posted by jhoff
Here is what they said.

The cost of the bulb is factored into the price of the unit. If we were to sell it without the T5 bulbs,

there would be $15 less off the price. Each of the T5 39 watt bulbs costs us $7.50.

Wow they get those bulbs cheap. Might as well get them then switch out the bulbs and use them as backups.

[jhoff]

That is what i am going to do. Get some ATI blue plus and use there bulbs for backup or an emergency.They are also going to honor a 15% discount when i place the order.Can't beat that.

[DaveG99]

Originally posted by jhoff
That is what i am going to do. Get some ATI blue plus and use there bulbs for backup or an emergency.They are also going to honor a 15% discount when i place the order.Can't beat that.

Ok how'd you get the discount? If I could get the discount I may order mine very soon!
And where are you ordering from?

[jhoff]

Originally posted by DaveG99
Ok how'd you get the discount? If I could get the discount I may order mine very soon!
And where are you ordering from?

Dave sent ya a pm.

[DaveG99]

I was looking on hamiltons site and I cam accross this...

If I can get this without the metal halide ballst or bulb I would get it. I already have a 175watt electronic ballast and a new 15k iwasaki bulb. the 175 plus 4x24watt T5's would be awesome!


http://www.hamiltontechnology.com/sh...t=New+Products

[jhoff]

Here's a pic of one from a member here on RC. He changed out one of the T5's with a LED strip.
http://www.pbase.com/delvisfoto/image/109336656

If you could do that it would be sweet....

[DaveG99]

Hey off topic but is Edison NEw Jersey anywhere near Rockaway NJ? I lived in Rockaway for a year back in 1992.

[jhoff]

It,s about an hour drive from here It's nice out there.

[jhoff]

I just checked out your build on your 40 breeder great job.

[DaveG99]

Originally posted by jhoff
I just checked out your build on your 40 breeder great job.

Thanks.

[jhoff]

Dave,

I just received a email from aquacave last call for 10% savings on a purchase of $100.00 or more cupon code ( take 10 ) 12 hours left

[DaveG99]

Originally posted by jhoff
Dave,

I just received a email from aquacave last call for 10% savings on a purchase of $100.00 or more cupon code ( take 10 ) 12 hours left

thanks but I cant decide just yet! Still debating. Plus Im in no hurry because I dont even have my new tank yet. I think it should be done this week.

[DaveG99]

Originally posted by DaveG99
I was looking on hamiltons site and I cam accross this...

If I can get this without the metal halide ballst or bulb I would get it. I already have a 175watt electronic ballast and a new 15k iwasaki bulb. the 175 plus 4x24watt T5's would be awesome!


http://www.hamiltontechnology.com/sh...t=New+Products

Just got word from Hamilton I can order the fixture above without the MH ballast and bulb for $345! Thats pretty cheap. I'll have 4x24wat T5 and a 175watt MH. The T5 reflectors are kind of crappy but I think the price is great.

[larryfl1]

if i go with an ati powermodule type fixture over my tank...does anyone make nice looking matching brackets that mount to the wall behind the tank and the fixture can hang from....

little nervous on the cieling as not sure if the studs will line up correctly to support the fixture and center it over the tank

[DaveG99]

Originally posted by larryfl1
if i go with an ati powermodule type fixture over my tank...does anyone make nice looking matching brackets that mount to the wall behind the tank and the fixture can hang from....

little nervous on the cieling as not sure if the studs will line up correctly to support the fixture and center it over the tank

Id rather hang it from the wall but you can add a 2x4 in the attic right above the tank pretty easily.

Im also wondering if they sell some nice mounting brackets somewhere. I bet lowes has something you could use.

[jhoff]

Originally posted by DaveG99
Just got word from Hamilton I can order the fixture above without the MH ballast and bulb for $345! Thats pretty cheap. I'll have 4x24wat T5 and a 175watt MH. The T5 reflectors are kind of crappy but I think the price is great.

The reflectors do look kinda week.You could swap them out for these http://www.reefgeek.com/product/Tek_...unlight_Supply
But that will bring your fixture up another 40 bucks or so.I don't remember where i saw them but they where wrap around T5 reflectors that cliped right onto the bulb around $10 each.

[jhoff]

Originally posted by DaveG99
Just got word from Hamilton I can order the fixture above without the MH ballast and bulb for $345! Thats pretty cheap. I'll have 4x24wat T5 and a 175watt MH. The T5 reflectors are kind of crappy but I think the price is great.

The reflectors do look kinda week.You could swap them out for these http://www.reefgeek.com/product/Tek_...unlight_Supply
But that will bring your fixture up another 40 bucks or so.I don't remember where i saw them but they where wrap around T5 reflectors that cliped right onto the bulb around $10 each.

[jhoff]

OOPS! I hate when i do that.....

[DaveG99]

i think Im still leaning towards the ATI 6x24 or the hamilton belize

[moo0o]

ati

[TheDogFather]

Giesemann Infiniti - I Love Lamp!

[jhoff]

Originally posted by TheDogFather
Giesemann Infiniti - I Love Lamp!

Great set up nice clean look..