wanted: MH lighting - Page 2

BrainVat · #11 01-14-2005, 02:24 AM

I might be posting 3x 250w metal halide ballasts in the near future. They are cap & coil style (ANSI M58) and will run any mogul bulb you can find. I also have some great reflectors for them.

I'll take offers now though if ppl are interested in them. They won't be ready to sell for at least another 2 weeks.

adidas · #12 01-14-2005, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by BrainVat

I might be posting 3x 250w metal halide ballasts in the near future. They are cap & coil style (ANSI M58) and will run any mogul bulb you can find. I also have some great reflectors for them.

I'll take offers now though if ppl are interested in them. They won't be ready to sell for at least another 2 weeks.

hmmm i have no idea how much to offer lol

adidas · #13 01-14-2005, 10:29 PM

Well if one of you guys have say a dual MH reflector/canopy and dual, or 2 ballasts 250/400watt, pm me. i'm looking for something asap in calgary.

thx

Tarolisol · #14 01-14-2005, 11:41 PM

If you dont find one here go to quik grow on edmonton trail used 400w MH ballast with mogul socket for 80bucks.

adidas · #15 01-14-2005, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Tarolisol

If you dont find one here go to quik grow on edmonton trail used 400w MH ballast with mogul socket for 80bucks.

cool, good deal thx

adidas · #16 01-14-2005, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Buk_A_neer

All my tanks with MH have been " in wall " so I just locate the ballast out of the way on X-10 timers and the rig the reflector with 5" L bracket and attach the mogul base to that ... the rule of thumb for MH is each lamp can cover 2 sq ft and anything deeper than 24" should have 400W bulb/ballast

any pics of your light setup?

adidas · #17 01-15-2005, 12:35 AM

Well, after considering my options and $ situation, I decided to buy this:

http://www.canadianmarineaquariumsup...cat=354&page=1

This should suit a reef right?

oppinions?

EmilyB · #18 01-15-2005, 12:37 AM

PC lights will limit the types of coral you can keep.

adidas · #19 01-15-2005, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by EmilyB

PC lights will limit the types of coral you can keep.

I've heard that. do you know which definately wouldnt survive? i'm gettin a good deal on the PC light, I will eventually get the MH. My tank has only been up and running since first week of december. I'm just starting out.

Tarolisol · #20 01-15-2005, 12:59 AM

You pretty much cant keep any SPS corals or anemones, well maybe a bta. And depending how deep your tank is most hard corals will need to be placed closer to the top.