Looking for Good Metal Halide Reflectors - Page 2

GreenSpottedPuffer · #11 01-03-2009, 06:18 AM

Anyone have any other ideas? What is a good low profile reflector?

tang daddy · #12 01-03-2009, 04:18 PM

pfo pendants, I was sold when I saw Denis's and those will definately be the next lights I put on. The clarity of the reflector, glass cover and sleek package make this a really affordable unit. Oh and the spread and intensity is great aswell.

GreenSpottedPuffer · #13 01-03-2009, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by tang daddy

pfo pendants, I was sold when I saw Denis's and those will definately be the next lights I put on. The clarity of the reflector, glass cover and sleek package make this a really affordable unit. Oh and the spread and intensity is great aswell.

Ok thanks. Those will actually fit too.

GreenSpottedPuffer · #14 01-05-2009, 10:06 PM

Ok so I found both the Lumenarcs and comparable Lumenbright reflectors I like but they will not work with my canopy. Not only do they just barely fit in but they would be just a few inches off the water surface. They are suppose to be like 12-16" off

So looks like I am stuck with U shaped reflectors for now. Or something low profile. Any ideas?

Anyone selling this type of reflectors? At this point, anything is better than what i am using now. They are really old and dull.

Thanks!

Phanman · #15 01-05-2009, 10:31 PM

If your into diy you could try to make your own lumenarc and scale it down to what you need.

There are some really cool ideas here for sure.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...5&pagenumber=1

GreenSpottedPuffer · #16 01-05-2009, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Phanman

If your into diy you could try to make your own lumenarc and scale it down to what you need.

There are some really cool ideas here for sure.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...5&pagenumber=1

I am into DIY but not so good at it

I think I will stick to buying some reflectors although those ideas are pretty cool. Thanks!

EDIT: Actually if i can find the material I may just give that a shot...it doesn't look too hard.

GreenSpottedPuffer · #17 01-05-2009, 11:11 PM

Yeah after reading more and seeing how well these DIY reflectors are turning out with the printable template, I am going this route for sure.

You can make two of the 14" (minis) for about $100 using tubular sylight aluminum (95% reflectivity). Pretty good. Just have to find the aluminum somewhere now.