help

[hummer]

here is the light"s i found i'm handy and was going to make a hood what u all think about this stuff?

[graphixx]

I am not the lighting guru, I am not sure about the ballast and the socket but I know you do not want to run that particular bulb. the spectrum that bulb will run in will not do good for the tank. you need to make sure the "k" rating on the bulb is somehting that is sufficient for a reef. I am sure someone will chime in about the ballast and the socket. but I would say no to the bulb

[lReef lKeeper]

those fixtures have to be hardwired into you homes circuit panel. the electrician cost would probably be more than buying a fixture

[jojo22]

I wouldn't use the mercury vapor lights. I have heard of some people doing this and it working well but I think they are kind of the exception to the rule.
But like Greg I'm not a light GURU and could be totally wrong here.

[hummer]

what about the base . and a 175 aquareum bulb would that work? i can wire it in no problem long as its 110.

[lReef lKeeper]

i am not sure if they are 110 or 220. but i know for sure they will have to be hardwired. i thought about that, then decided agaist them. i would just keep your eyes open for some deals on e-bay or somewhere for a retro kit deal.

[hummer]

thanks guy 4 the input u all r so smart

[dakar]

I wouldn't mind tearing one of those apart just to see what ballast they are using... As a *general rule* (not one I subscribe to for all applications) mixing ballast type and bulb types is not always a good idea... Magnetic ballasts for mercury vapor lamps use a different capacitor than those for Metal Halide application, usually causing the bulb to burn brighter, but *may* introduce life expectancy issues of the bulb... with a notable exception, the Iwasaki 6500K halides are designed for use on MV or MH ballasts, but the MV is recommended. They really shine (pun intended).

There are some that have great success using MV lamps, but as mentioned previously they are they are generally the exception to the norm, thier sucess could likely be attributed to many other factors as well as the lamps they use.

Experimentation in itself is always fun... just be kind and share in any results or when the smoke falls out.

[peregrinus]

i have used light like that with good luck... look for the first tank of the month on this site and that tank have 2 175 MV.. :D

[dakar]

Knew that post would drag you outta the bushes :) Proof positive that MV lamps can work, we know for sure they can grow Xenia like wildfire... and lots of other animals too...

[jojo22]

That's why I said I had heard of it. I thought it was on here but couldn't remember who.

[hummer]

so those light fixtures and bulbs will work? thay only produce 2500k to 3000k im so confused lol

[peregrinus]

the one that came in mine were around 3000 or 4000k. i supplmented them with actinic vho's. i had eveything in my tank SPS LPS softies and all kinds of macro's. i'll look and see if i can find pics of that tank. i just can't resits when people want to try new thing.. lol

[peregrinus]

here is a few pics.

[RHAPALA]

that is a nice tank

[hummer]

wow those pis are amazzing peregrnus :):):):) what kind of lr is there and could you give a list of what kink of softys are inthere?

[peregrinus]

the rock is aragonite (SP?) from the utah desert. i use it alot also about 10 lbs of live rock. as for a list let see... xeina, fuzzy mushroom, lots of zoas, encrusting gargonion(SP?), also there are blastos, candy cane, a few acros and serveral anemones bubble tips and flower. i'm sure theres more but can't remember at the moment. p.s. the sand is utah sand as well with a some live sand mixed in.

[hummer]

thanks it dose look great

[hummer]

thanks guys for all the help im going to get the ...orbit xtreams 48 inch(4=130 watt light)for my 55 gal i should have all the light i need 4for it....with out the heat!!:):):):)

[perpetual98]

Where are you getting your lighting?

[hummer]

well ,you are the best price around !!!! my lfs he could match .. for all the stuff i need ( if he cant) you will be my next in line .....please dont be mad:( every one is so nice here... im not looking for any trouble

[perpetual98]

No problem. Just trying to help people out. The fish stores by me would throw me out on my ear if I even ASKED them to match online prices. lol