Coralife Aqualight Pro - 48 inch question

dirty harry · 11/21/2008, 01:20 PM

I have been using a Coralife Aqualight Pro fixture for about 3 years now (2- 150 W HQI + 2 96 W Compact Flourescents). I have a 120 gallone tank ( 48 inch X 24 inch X 24 inch) with softies and and some LPS, but have attempted some SPS near the top of the water column. Generally I've been very happy with the fixture, but recongize that it does not have enough wattage for the SPS, and the LPS is pushing it. However, at the time I bought the fixture Coralife did not manufacture the same fixture with 250 watt HQI bulbs.

My questions: 1) Has anyone attempted to upgrade this fixture to 250 watts (the ballasts are external)?

2) Should I just forget about upgrading and get the 250 W fixture?

3) Regarding bulbs, the unit comes with 10k bulbs. Can I change to 12K or 14k bulbs and still get good growth?

Thanks for your help.

Ed Kazz · 11/23/2008, 02:23 PM

Just tagging along...

I have the 72" aqualight and have asked this question many times.

IMO they only sold 2 or 3 fixtures.

I would like to replace the 150w hqi (to 250W)but would like to hear from someone that has done this. You will need to change the socket (the 250 lamps are larger). Mod or replace the reflector.Need need ballasts/lamps. Remove start cap in fixture.

Good Luck
Ed

11/21/2008, 01:20 PM	#1
dirty harry Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 6	Coralife Aqualight Pro - 48 inch question I have been using a Coralife Aqualight Pro fixture for about 3 years now (2- 150 W HQI + 2 96 W Compact Flourescents). I have a 120 gallone tank ( 48 inch X 24 inch X 24 inch) with softies and and some LPS, but have attempted some SPS near the top of the water column. Generally I've been very happy with the fixture, but recongize that it does not have enough wattage for the SPS, and the LPS is pushing it. However, at the time I bought the fixture Coralife did not manufacture the same fixture with 250 watt HQI bulbs. My questions: 1) Has anyone attempted to upgrade this fixture to 250 watts (the ballasts are external)? 2) Should I just forget about upgrading and get the 250 W fixture? 3) Regarding bulbs, the unit comes with 10k bulbs. Can I change to 12K or 14k bulbs and still get good growth? Thanks for your help.

11/23/2008, 02:23 PM	#2
Ed Kazz Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northeastern PA Posts: 288	Just tagging along... I have the 72" aqualight and have asked this question many times. IMO they only sold 2 or 3 fixtures. I would like to replace the 150w hqi (to 250W)but would like to hear from someone that has done this. You will need to change the socket (the 250 lamps are larger). Mod or replace the reflector.Need need ballasts/lamps. Remove start cap in fixture. Good Luck Ed