adjustable color spectrum w/ HQI

Discussion in 'Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting' started by That Guy, Apr 5, 2009.

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  1. That Guy

    That Guy Aiptasia Anemone

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    im in the market for a new system and stumbled up these! They are HQI metal halides that can adjust the color spectrum much like LED fixtures! they cost a pretty penny but still thought they were pretty sweet! Leave it to Elos to come up with this stuff!
    Here is and HD video i found...
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZS0-gct2XwY&feature=related
     
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  2. Dasco

    Dasco Vagabond Butterfly

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    wow thats a pretty crazy light!! that vid in HD was pretty cool.
     
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  3. {Nano}Reefer

    {Nano}Reefer Dragon Wrasse

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    Way cool but how in the heck do they keep doing this?? I wonder if they will ever make pc's with adjustable color spectrum's ;D
     
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  4. Dasco

    Dasco Vagabond Butterfly

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    i dont think there spending any more time on pc technology
     
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  5. {Nano}Reefer

    {Nano}Reefer Dragon Wrasse

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    LOL, I sure hope not!
     
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  6. reefer Bob

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    That was super bad. I want one now.
     
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  7. Dasco

    Dasco Vagabond Butterfly

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    right. that think is pretty sic. all those colors from 1 bulb.
     
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  8. Otty

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    So what is the $$$$ tag on it???
     
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  9. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    Very cool. Is it the ballast that's the big bucks or the bulbs.

    Would love more information

    J
     
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  10. That Guy

    That Guy Aiptasia Anemone

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    its computer controlled in a similar fashion to a Solaris or Aquaillumination. From my understanding they carry a hefty price tag! I think they start around 3 grand!
     
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