My New Giesemann Nova II 250 HQI.

[G1GY]

Looks good Scott.

Are you worried about the heat from the light making the PVC pipe sag? (Looks like that light would fit inside the tank no problem.)

[OCDP]

Gary,

When I was using the 150w HQI on it, the PVC did not sag or become soft at all. I check the top frequently for this, and yes the light will fit in the tank no problem. But I think we'll be okay. Especially if this is just for a couple months tops.

Scott

[danny zubot]

Good score, Scott - I think those are your best pics yet.

Yes indeed, so it was actually the light and not the photographer this time!

[OCDP]

Heh

Anyone have any recommendations for a real nice 250w HQI 14k (or higher) bulb?? I need some more fluorescence from my corals. I have a 14k Hamilton in right now and while it looks good , it doesn't have that blue hue to it that I want. It is a nice looking bulb though and I would imagine I can get some decent growth from this bulb. But I happen to prefer colour over growth .

[fredl]

Hey Scott,
Try the phoenix 14k bulb and you won't be disappointed.
By the way, i've got the same lighting as yours and when i changed by
bulb (megachrome) to phoenix 14k, the tank looks way better (more blue).

Fred

[OCDP]

Thanks Fred.

I have heard nothing but good things about the Phoenix 14k's as well, so perhaps this is the route to go! I don't find the megachrome bulbs to be that great at all.. compared to others I've used anyways.

I'll look into the Phoenix. Thanks again.

[OCDP]

Well Gary,

You called it.. I notice a slight sagging in the PVC fixture. Given the pendant is heavier and has more heat coming off of it..Simple solution though... I am simply just going to add a piece of wood through the PVC bar. Problem solved