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Lighting upgrade possible?
I have a Corallife Aqualight Pro with 3-150watt HQI bulbs, and 4-96watt PC bulbs. A couple questions:
1. Can I replace the 150's with 250's?
2....
Replies: 4
Views: 3,451
Last Post: 09-25-2006 07:16 PM
by dakar
Forum:Hardware
Lighting/ Halide
MH vs HQI
tank will be 18 inches deep, but my real question is which do you feel is better and why. thanks for all help
Replies: 4
Views: 1,779
Last Post: 04-05-2006 09:46 PM
by davejnz
Forum:Hardware
Lighting/ Halide
Things for sale in WI
I have
3 used for 7 months pfo hqi 250 mag. ballasts $75 each
1- 15k xm hqi 250 bulb tested for 2 hours $35
1- Coral (14.5k) giesmann hqi...
What is the best brand name oh MH?
I am fairly new to the hobby and have decided to upgrade current PC lighting to halides. My question is for a complete 72" hood system what brand...
Replies: 21
Views: 4,597
Last Post: 04-18-2006 08:06 AM
by Reason
Forum:Hardware
Lighting/ Halide
MH...Double Ended vs. Mogal Base....
ok....so I'm ready to step up to MH......I am going to build my own top.......
looking around it seems Double Ended MH (bulb and ballast) costs...
Replies: 12
Views: 2,860
Last Post: 02-18-2006 12:52 PM
by dakar
Replies: 1
Views: 1,783
Last Post: 03-05-2006 09:22 PM
by Dirt4dinner
What HQI to put in my 10 gal Nano?
Ive been looking around for a small HQI to put in my 10 gal Nano project but the smallest I find is 150 Watt, I heard this may "cook" em , so I was...
Replies: 16
Views: 4,756
Last Post: 03-21-2006 07:37 PM
by Fatman
Is this a good light
I have a 77g 4'L * 2'h * 16"w Will this light but good enough for what ever I want to do in this tank. Has anyone had good or bad results with this...
Replies: 5
Views: 2,252
Last Post: 03-08-2006 12:57 AM
by davejnz
It's always something, isn't it?
So about a few weeks ago I notice that my corals on one side of my 120G tank aren't looking so hot. I figured that they'd like a water change, so I...
Replies: 2
Views: 3,821
Last Post: 03-12-2006 07:20 PM
by perpetual98
Forum:Basics
Disaster & Prevention
Replies: 0
Views: 1,557
Last Post: 03-16-2006 01:25 PM
by dakar
Forum:Hardware
Lighting/ Halide
De or SE bulbs
What would everyone recommend for my 45 gallon corner tank that is 25 inches tall. I have committed to get a 250 watt but debating de or se. Any...
Replies: 1
Views: 1,999
Last Post: 01-22-2006 12:14 PM
by dakar
Replies: 5
Views: 2,830
Last Post: 11-12-2005 07:31 PM
by Reefer@1620
T5 or VHO
ok I pretty much ready to get my new hood I have selected between two both offer 3 HQI 250 MH one has 4
80 watt T5 lights the other has 2 160 VHO...
Replies: 3
Views: 2,260
Last Post: 11-13-2005 07:02 PM
by perpetual98
Ok new plan..
ok this is what I'm planing on doing...
40g show 36"x15"x16"
now ive read alot and i mean ALOT about lighting and ive changed the plan again...
Replies: 6
Views: 2,892
Last Post: 11-29-2005 07:51 AM
by perpetual98
lighting for a 29gl
i need some help making my final decision on lighting for my 29gl nano tank. what would work best out of the two set ups (20" 223W Metal Halide...
Replies: 11
Views: 4,179
Last Post: 01-04-2006 06:02 AM
by jerryc
MH....10K, 15K or 20K?
#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#I want to convert to MH so I can get to growing coral but want to know what would be the best...10K, 15K, or 20K? #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#
Replies: 15
Views: 3,705
Last Post: 12-12-2005 05:52 PM
by jerryc
DE and Mogul Metal Halide bulb specs
Here are some performance charts for some of the commonly used DE/HQI and mogul based 250w bulbs.We will be adding the other bulbs being used as we...
Replies: 2
Views: 3,160
Last Post: 12-19-2005 02:11 PM
by davejnz
Testing magnetic ballast
So I've got a 26G bowfront in the master bedroom and it's got a 250W mogul14KK DIY pendant over it. The last couple days the halide hasn't fired up....
Replies: 26
Views: 10,142
Last Post: 10-13-2005 10:09 AM
by dakar
M80 or M81 ballasts wanted
We are looking for a pair of M80 or M81 HQI ballasts, nothing fancy magnetics will fit the bill just fine.
Replies: 1
Views: 1,775
Last Post: 10-31-2005 12:03 PM
by dakar