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Topic "Halide" was discussed 3,675 times on 412 sites in last 3 months
Started 15 hours, 10 minutes ago (2009-12-07 00:03:00)
by bioreefdude
ok so i have 150w mh on my 65g and 2 blue t5s i saw this CoralVue 400W Metal Halide Retro Kit with Electronic Ballast - AquaCave and thought hmmmm so what is the pros and cons wold it be too much or should i go for it . i want to start getting more exspenive corals and things that demand high light so what think also 24" tall
Started 4 days, 1 hour ago (2009-12-03 13:58:00)
by DEBI0000
I have been told that I need 400watt metal halide lighting for my 240 gallon saltwater aquarium. I am fairly new at saltwater tanks. I would like to keep clams, soft corals etc..I am in need of help for recommendations of what brand is best, as it appears that this will be an expensive addition. I have also been told that 250 watt would work, but if ultimately I will need 400 watt then I...
Started 4 days, 19 hours ago (2009-12-02 19:36:00)
by the zigman
Hey everyone, havent posted on here before but I have been slowly acquiring screen printing geat in addition to muy sign shop. I am going to build a custom Exposure unit for burning screens and have heard that Metal Halide is the way to go. I have seen a few threads fom people that have built their own units, but nobody posted any specific info on the bulbs. So... Anyone know which 400 ...
Started 6 days, 11 hours ago (2009-12-01 03:15:00)
by SpokaneReef
I have started changing out my lights and no longer need these. I have two of them with the LED but I have never used the LEDs. 250 WATT 10K HQI REEFSTAR - LOW PROFILE HQI METAL HALIDE SYSTEM Operates one 250w 10K HQI double ended metal halide bulb (250 watt 10K DE bulb included.) The low profile, light weight hood (3.5"H) is ideal for small spaces. Unit comes complete with a highly...
Started 2 weeks, 2 days ago (2009-11-21 08:23:00)
by roosemoe
frequent blowing of halide bulbs i am having frequent problems with my metal halide bulbs blowing. every time i notice the bulb itself is cracked. Could this be caused by malfunctioning ballast? mine are extremely old if i replace them do you know any that are energy efficient?...
Started 3 weeks ago (2009-11-15 18:03:00)
by HAL 9000
I have one 400 Watt Metal Halide lamp fixture with bulb. It is in good shape and works great, I just tested it. It has a universal tap ballast, so it can work with any voltage. It has a "so" type cord on it previously hardwired to j-box, but can be easily changed to plug type. Also I am an electrician so I can give other options for hook up or install for a fee. If interested ...
Started 3 weeks, 2 days ago (2009-11-13 20:51:00)
by HAL 9000
I have 24 brand new GE MVR250/U 250W Metal Halide Bulbs Mogul Base Clear. I will sell them all for $80.00. email me with a phone number if interested. Thanks Brand: GE or Philips Light Output: 20,500 Lumens Wattage: 250 Hours: 10,000 Bulb Shape: ED28 Base: Mogul Diameter (in): 3.5 Length (in): 8.3125 Finish: Clear ...
Started 3 weeks, 6 days ago (2009-11-10 01:08:00)
by jdmprelude831
Hey guys im upgrading my lighting to a 250w metal halide. I got a ballast for 20 bucks on craigslist and i just recived my screw on lamp and mogul base. My question is do i need a glass on the reflector cuz im mounting it onto my canopy.I know that the doble end lamps need it for radiation but dont know if the screw on ones do since the actual lamp is inside the glass bulb. Thanks
Started 4 weeks ago (2009-11-08 21:42:00)
by Generalx5
I just got a metal halide fixture yesterday. To be specific....its an Aqualight Advanced Series HQI Metal Halide Fixture Aqualight Advanced Series HQI Metal Halide Fixture - Google Images Anyways, two patches of the button ployps wont open, and the ones that are open look really ugly, like half open.... the mushroom coarls are doing okay on the side without the light ...
Started 4 days, 1 hour ago (2009-12-03 13:53:00)
by caliwavsurfer
I am planning on purchasing 2 hamilton reef star setups with 14000k bulbs at 400w each. Would this be too much lighting for my aquarium? I would like to house a full range of corals without having light limitations
Started 3 days, 20 hours ago (2009-12-03 18:23:00)
by melquimagcaling2
I broke my projector bulb so I'm trying to find a good suitable replacement bulb, my first option is xenon bulbs in car HID, but i need more options, thank you!
Started 1 week ago (2009-11-29 16:16:00)
by Aroseow
Which brand of M.H bulb (150W) is the best for planted tank? Can I have the most expensive to mid range brands and if possible cost of each bulb. Thanks
Started 5 days, 15 hours ago (2009-12-02 00:00:00)
by benny z
i am wanting to switch up my lighting again and have two of the following systems for sale. each system is a complete package, including ballasts, reflectors, cables, and bulbs. - dual 250w pfo hqi ballast less than a year old, original purchaser - two "lumenarc mini" de hqi reflectors, original purchaser - ushio 20k de hqi bulbs less than 2.5 months old - proprietary pfo cables to go ...
Started 14 hours, 24 minutes ago (2009-12-07 00:49:00)
by Chrisnif
Okay I'm in the process of seeing up a 56 gallon AGA "tall" reef. The tank is 30x18x24. I have access to 2 x 175W mh ballasts. I was thinking about putting both of them in, mounting them with the bulbs going from to back to front (base of the bulb to the rear) putting the bulbs about 10 inches from the sides so they'd be 10 inches apart and 10 inches from the sides. Is this "too much" light ?...
Started 6 days, 21 hours ago (2009-11-30 17:55:00)
by 4phish
A local getting out of the hobby and is selling a lot of stuff. He has a Halide fixture for sale and I started asking questions. This is the fixture for sale: Hamilton Technology 48 inch Metal Halide Fixtures T5 HO Belize Sun He says the fixture is 6 months old and in good shape. The halide bulbs have recently been replaced, but the T5's need to be replaced. I think I have got him down...
Started 6 days, 23 hours ago (2009-11-30 15:21:00)
by norg.
Now that i am doing more and more research i am seeing that most of the lights i have been looking at are pretty high in price. I would love to have a 70w clamp on metal halide fixture but it is just out of my price range at the moment. From there i stumbled upon the Azoo Neo-Light. I was thinking i could add this along with my 9w pc fixture that I am currently using. This is starting to seem ...
Started 5 days, 4 hours ago (2009-12-02 11:00:00)
by EssexMarineVirgin
Hi All, Done lots of reading before taking the plunge into marine keeping Sunday. Bought Trigon 190 set up Sunday, as described in my profile. Originally had halide over top but changed to T5s (new tubes purchased and reflectors). Xenia and Sailfin Tang seem okay with change of lights. Main problem is with skimmer - so noisy !!! Came with Prizm Pro skimmer and despite cleaning it up, ...
Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-11-29 06:15:00)
by DeepSeaDiver
hi all, Can anyone give me a good American (or other) country fish shop site where they will ship to Australia. believe it or not but trying to find some stuff like metal halide lamps is proving to be next to imposable to find!
Started 6 days, 4 hours ago (2009-12-01 11:07:00)
by garfieldlover74
i have a 150 gallon salt water tank,how hard would it be to change it over to freshwater,have a skimmer to large power heads heater and a 72 inch metal halide,would it be hard to clean it out with a tank this big and also have 2 overflows inside the tank,thanks.
Started 6 days, 6 hours ago (2009-12-01 08:48:00)
by unclejed
Here is a little ditty I composed, I hope you enjoy........ Ode to reef keeping Ah, what would life be like without the gurgle of the overflow Without the beauty of the Halide glow What would life be like without the soothing hum of the return pump The skimmer skimming down in the sump Or, what would it be like to stare at an empty tank Yes, perhaps more money in the bank But ...
