looking for a good price on 48'' hqi setup

badwrasse · 08/20/2009, 04:52 PM

im on the market for new lights im tired of taking my canopy on and off all the time so im lookind for a 48'' 150w with t5 acintic fixture so who has the good deals

willwork4frags · 08/20/2009, 07:07 PM

I don't think you will be happy with a single 150w MH over a 90 gal mixed reef tank. Look into at least twin 150s, but better, go with the twin 250s b/c of the depth of a 90.

Just an opinion.

JLAURIA751 · 08/20/2009, 07:23 PM

aquatraders.com

willwork4frags · 08/20/2009, 08:27 PM

If you go to aquatraders and buy their product you will regret it for the rest of your living days. Cheap ballasts, cheap bulbs, cheap everything.

badwrasse · 08/20/2009, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by willwork4frags
I don't think you will be happy with a single 150w MH over a 90 gal mixed reef tank. Look into at least twin 150s, but better, go with the twin 250s b/c of the depth of a 90.

Just an opinion.

I am looking for a two 150w fixture
I didnt know they put one 150w mh in a 48''strip though they always came with two, they only put one in 24'' or 36'' right

and aqua traders dont even sell a bouble 150w strip but looking for somthing around $450 or so if I can pull it off. If I can't ill go with 8 t5's

ajolie30 · 08/21/2009, 03:27 AM

Try eBay

RB Chagoi · 08/21/2009, 07:24 AM

These 48" lights are T5's, 2 150 MH and led "moonlights" all built in with a timer. I plan on bringing Sunlight tubes to the tank this fall. I did not want to spend a fortune on lighting.
However, I am sold on this company. I had a problem with the timer, that I ended up believing was my issue. I did not read the instructions right. However, AquaticLife bent over backwards to ensure I was satisfied.

http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merch...AquaticLife-MH

cveverly · 08/21/2009, 08:07 AM

I got a 48" dual 250 watt on the auction site for $289. It is a factory reconditioned unit but it looks perfect.

They also offer 150 watt units.

Then I bought two T5 units to supplement the halides. I stayed well under your $450 range.

badwrasse · 08/21/2009, 09:27 AM

cveverly, which aution site

cveverly · 08/21/2009, 01:34 PM

Not sure I am allowed to say. It rhymes with etay.

badwrasse · 08/21/2009, 04:44 PM

LOL you can say ebay, if not you could pm me and say ebay. I looked on ebay but I didnt see the brand of anything on ebay, also, alot of sellers on ebay and not many people just selling there used lights. There was so good pricess on ebay just not exactly what im looking for.

chort55 · 08/21/2009, 04:51 PM

check the sales on here, and local reefsites/ clubs to you. I got a 250w MH 24" unit w/ 4 leds, only 2 weeks old for $75 through my local site

badwrasse · 08/21/2009, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by chort55
check the sales on here, and local reefsites/ clubs to you. I got a 250w MH 24" unit w/ 4 leds, only 2 weeks old for $75 through my local site

ya I have, but thats how it goes, as soon as I'm on the market for something, the deals or used stuff is never around and as soon as I buck up and pay regular price, I'll find all kinds of deals and everyone has one for sale LOL thats my luck.

08/20/2009, 04:52 PM	#1
badwrasse Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. louis Posts: 1,203	looking for a good price on 48'' hqi setup im on the market for new lights im tired of taking my canopy on and off all the time so im lookind for a 48'' 150w with t5 acintic fixture so who has the good deals __________________ GOT CRABS? Current Tank Info: 90gal RR,rock wall in progress, MRC sump, reef octopus XP2000I skimmer, marineland pro lighting 2-150w MH 4-54w T5's, hydor wavemaker with 2 #4 controllable pumps, and QuietOne 4000HH return pump.

08/21/2009, 07:24 AM	#7
RB Chagoi Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Anderson, IN Posts: 117	Try this link... These 48" lights are T5's, 2 150 MH and led "moonlights" all built in with a timer. I plan on bringing Sunlight tubes to the tank this fall. I did not want to spend a fortune on lighting. However, I am sold on this company. I had a problem with the timer, that I ended up believing was my issue. I did not read the instructions right. However, AquaticLife bent over backwards to ensure I was satisfied. http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merch...AquaticLife-MH __________________ I said, "Show me your tangs". She replied, "Kiss my wrasse"? Current Tank Info: 55g QT, 240g Acrylic, ADHI model 60 Refugium, Alpha 250 cone Skimmer, Vortech MP40W's, 200# LR, Steady Param's and moving to stability.

08/21/2009, 09:27 AM	#9
badwrasse Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. louis Posts: 1,203	cveverly, which aution site __________________ GOT CRABS? Current Tank Info: 90gal RR,rock wall in progress, MRC sump, reef octopus XP2000I skimmer, marineland pro lighting 2-150w MH 4-54w T5's, hydor wavemaker with 2 #4 controllable pumps, and QuietOne 4000HH return pump.

08/21/2009, 04:44 PM	#11
badwrasse Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. louis Posts: 1,203	LOL you can say ebay, if not you could pm me and say ebay. I looked on ebay but I didnt see the brand of anything on ebay, also, alot of sellers on ebay and not many people just selling there used lights. There was so good pricess on ebay just not exactly what im looking for. __________________ GOT CRABS? Current Tank Info: 90gal RR,rock wall in progress, MRC sump, reef octopus XP2000I skimmer, marineland pro lighting 2-150w MH 4-54w T5's, hydor wavemaker with 2 #4 controllable pumps, and QuietOne 4000HH return pump.

08/20/2009, 07:07 PM	#2
willwork4frags Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 52	I don't think you will be happy with a single 150w MH over a 90 gal mixed reef tank. Look into at least twin 150s, but better, go with the twin 250s b/c of the depth of a 90. Just an opinion.

08/20/2009, 07:23 PM	#3
JLAURIA751 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 517	aquatraders.com

08/20/2009, 08:27 PM	#4
willwork4frags Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 52	If you go to aquatraders and buy their product you will regret it for the rest of your living days. Cheap ballasts, cheap bulbs, cheap everything.

08/21/2009, 03:27 AM	#6
ajolie30 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: ct Posts: 300	Try eBay

08/21/2009, 08:07 AM	#8
cveverly Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Port Clinton, Oh Posts: 1,470	I got a 48" dual 250 watt on the auction site for $289. It is a factory reconditioned unit but it looks perfect. They also offer 150 watt units. Then I bought two T5 units to supplement the halides. I stayed well under your $450 range.

08/21/2009, 01:34 PM	#10
cveverly Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Port Clinton, Oh Posts: 1,470	Not sure I am allowed to say. It rhymes with etay.

08/21/2009, 04:51 PM	#12
chort55 Moved On Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Flint, MI Posts: 1,274	check the sales on here, and local reefsites/ clubs to you. I got a 250w MH 24" unit w/ 4 leds, only 2 weeks old for $75 through my local site