needing a new fixture

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by wareagle35031, May 8, 2008.

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  1. wareagle35031

    wareagle35031 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    I thought I had purchased a new fixture for my 65 gal tank with 2X150 metal halides. and 2 65 pc, but due to a website error by fish.com, I dont nor will I have. I need a little help here I have been looking again, and here is what I have found,

    36" 480W Metal Halide Aquarium Reef Light w/ FREE Ship - eBay (item 130220463517 end time May-12-08 23:06:47 PDT)

    Current USA SunPod Metal Halide Fixture, 150 Watt HQI, 36 inch



    36 inch Current USA SunPod 2x150W 14K HQI-MH w/ 18 Lunar Lights (36in )

    so telll me which you guys think is the best, or feel free to make suggestions for others.
     
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  3. antonym518

    antonym518 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    none of them get some t5 save money and wont need a chiller
     
  4. Tangster

    Tangster 3reef Sponsor

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    P/M me if you want one with 2.150 and 2 .136 W Actinic and moon lights ..
     
  5. wareagle35031

    wareagle35031 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    can these support most coral life, and ecourage growth?
     
  6. matt s

    matt s Flamingo Tongue

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    hey tangster what kind of price would we be looking at for a kit to build into my canopy, say T5s plus moonlights for a 55 gallon? If you prefer you can pm or email me.

    Early in the build process I bought a set of PCs (self-contained unit) which would work OK for starters, just thinking if I could sell them and come close to covering cost of the T5 parts it might be a good move.
     
  7. wareagle35031

    wareagle35031 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    if I get a metal halide with 140000k bulbs do I need a fixture with the pc actinics?
     
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  9. Tangster

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    Hey Matt I'll look around for you.. and let you know..you have plenty of time other stuff goes out Monday ot Tuesday .. Just down to one Part timer now..
     
  10. Tangster

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    The proper actinic is as if not more importiant then the M/H's Pluse with good actinics you can run them 16 hrs aday and then use the M/H for 5 or 6 or so.. Find the string by Miller Time I talked him into getting the proper P/C actinics .. He'll tell you what its worth..he also uses about the same fixture . Just a little less on the P/C wattage he has 96 watts x2
     
  11. matt s

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    That's cool Roger, the little time gaps also make this all easier on the credit cards ;D;D
     
  12. Airborneguy

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    Lol... I clicked on the link to the 36" light to check it out, and it ended up being the auction I won on ebay...