Coralife Aqualight MH Fixture-Any Good?

mattiej · 03/01/2011, 09:59 AM

I am looking at this fixture for my 125 reef. Anybody have any opinions on it? I can get a fairly new fixture from a local guy getting out of the hobby. The price is right but I don't want to waste money if this fixture isn't worth it regardless of price. I am looking at keeping mostly SPS and clams.

ELYTE_K · 03/01/2011, 11:41 AM

I'm on the same boat as you buddy. I'm getting the 2-150, 2-96w actinic + moonlights.

Price is unbeatable for 100 bucks. I'm getting it today after 6pm. I'll let u know how it works for me.

mattiej · 03/01/2011, 01:14 PM

I am looking at a 3 250W with PC's. Not a big fan of PC's but will work with them since they are only for supplemental lighting.

ELYTE_K · 03/01/2011, 02:06 PM

I know what u mean. My other lighting was the odyssea with same actinic and I did not like them. I'm currently tuning 5 royal blue Cree LEDs that I purchases from "rapid led" amazing color!! I hope the 2-150 will add to my tank.

mattiej · 03/02/2011, 10:28 AM

Elyte where did you get your fixture from? I am looking at a local supplier but at a higher price.

mattiej · 03/02/2011, 01:46 PM

As an aside but which would give better results (i.e. sps growth etc.) for a 265 gallon reef ( 7 feet x 2 feet x 30 inches ), 250w DE, 250w SE, or 400w SE. I can get any of these but am thoroughly confused as to which way to go.

ELYTE_K · 03/02/2011, 03:00 PM

Got my fixture from a local reefer for 100 bucks. Used but with new bulbs. I will say, I'm super super happy about the deal.

As for your system. I've seen 150G with 2-250 HQI. For a 250+ I'd use 3-250 or more. Depending on corals.

GPB · 03/03/2011, 10:16 AM

I had one. After 5 years the ballasts died and the Glass Cover got so encrusted into the frame I could'nt replace the MH bulb.

It did well enough while it lasted.

03/01/2011, 09:59 AM	#1
mattiej Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Thorndale, PA Posts: 495	Coralife Aqualight MH Fixture-Any Good? I am looking at this fixture for my 125 reef. Anybody have any opinions on it? I can get a fairly new fixture from a local guy getting out of the hobby. The price is right but I don't want to waste money if this fixture isn't worth it regardless of price. I am looking at keeping mostly SPS and clams. __________________ I don't need to eat as long as my tanks look good! Current Tank Info: 200 SPS, 1200 Scyliorhinus retifer and S. canicula, Shark Lagoon

03/01/2011, 01:14 PM	#3
mattiej Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Thorndale, PA Posts: 495	I am looking at a 3 250W with PC's. Not a big fan of PC's but will work with them since they are only for supplemental lighting. __________________ I don't need to eat as long as my tanks look good! Current Tank Info: 200 SPS, 1200 Scyliorhinus retifer and S. canicula, Shark Lagoon

03/02/2011, 10:28 AM	#5
mattiej Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Thorndale, PA Posts: 495	Elyte where did you get your fixture from? I am looking at a local supplier but at a higher price. __________________ I don't need to eat as long as my tanks look good! Current Tank Info: 200 SPS, 1200 Scyliorhinus retifer and S. canicula, Shark Lagoon

03/02/2011, 01:46 PM	#6
mattiej Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Thorndale, PA Posts: 495	As an aside but which would give better results (i.e. sps growth etc.) for a 265 gallon reef ( 7 feet x 2 feet x 30 inches ), 250w DE, 250w SE, or 400w SE. I can get any of these but am thoroughly confused as to which way to go. __________________ I don't need to eat as long as my tanks look good! Current Tank Info: 200 SPS, 1200 Scyliorhinus retifer and S. canicula, Shark Lagoon

03/03/2011, 10:16 AM	#8
GPB Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Washington DC Posts: 633	I had one. After 5 years the ballasts died and the Glass Cover got so encrusted into the frame I could'nt replace the MH bulb. It did well enough while it lasted. __________________ It is what it is! Current Tank Info: Oceanic 37g cube, AquaC Remora Skimmer, 6 x T5 ligts, SSB, 10g sump, GFO, GAC, Polyfilter

03/01/2011, 11:41 AM	#2
ELYTE_K Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central California Posts: 59	I'm on the same boat as you buddy. I'm getting the 2-150, 2-96w actinic + moonlights. Price is unbeatable for 100 bucks. I'm getting it today after 6pm. I'll let u know how it works for me.

03/01/2011, 02:06 PM	#4
ELYTE_K Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central California Posts: 59	I know what u mean. My other lighting was the odyssea with same actinic and I did not like them. I'm currently tuning 5 royal blue Cree LEDs that I purchases from "rapid led" amazing color!! I hope the 2-150 will add to my tank.

03/02/2011, 03:00 PM	#7
ELYTE_K Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central California Posts: 59	Got my fixture from a local reefer for 100 bucks. Used but with new bulbs. I will say, I'm super super happy about the deal. As for your system. I've seen 150G with 2-250 HQI. For a 250+ I'd use 3-250 or more. Depending on corals.

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