cellowithgills Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Am I missing something here or is this a good deal? Just wanted to ask someone who knows what these things need to work. http://www.reefshops.com/70w-150w-de-metal-halide-lamp-e-ballast10-14-20k-bulb.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyInside Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 the lamp doesn't include power plug and connection wire,you need install by yourself,it's very easy!check our pictures. seems sketchy lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReefSafari Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Aren't these guys in Hong Kong? Or China? If so, then it will be a cheaply made fixture and ballast, and shipping might be a little spendy...don't count on an easy customer service if something breaks or doesn't work...I would imagine it would work, But I am always leary of SUPER cheap stuff.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cellowithgills Posted November 3, 2010 Author Share Posted November 3, 2010 What's the "safest" cheap metal halide? I'd really like to get a 150w or 175w but I really can't spend $200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReefSafari Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 What's the "safest" cheap metal halide? I'd really like to get a 150w or 175w but I really can't spend $200. How big are looking for, and how much of a hurry are you in to get one, Fellow members put up used equipment all the time here, I know Rose City Aquarium sometimes has used equipment, You might try putting out a few feelers and see what happens. I know there is a company out of California that deals with imported fixtures, called Aquatraders, and the fixtures are called Odyssea, some people like them, some people hate them, they are cheap, so I would imagine you get what you pay for, but they are the cheapest I have seen for sale. You might check Ebay too, sometimes people sell used fixtures on there.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelhead77 Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Try these..... http://hellolights.com/150whlmhretrofitkithqi.aspx Great little reflector and ballast setup. Not too spendy either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cellowithgills Posted November 3, 2010 Author Share Posted November 3, 2010 What's the difference between that fixture and say a halogen floodlight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 If you need dual or are planning to run dual in the future I can set you up with a dual 175 PFO ballast for a good deal. (Have one sitting here waiting for someone that will put it to use) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Depending on the size of your tank I might have a 250w HQI DE with actinic's coming available shortly.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cellowithgills Posted November 3, 2010 Author Share Posted November 3, 2010 I've got a 55 gallon, I don't necessarily want to go all metal halide, I'm just looking to add a 70w or 150w to add to the 94w of florescent lighting I have now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 ah....yeah this is all in one fixture....it is only 24 inches but worked wonders on my 48 inch 72 bowfront. Seriously....if I went back to that tank....or any other 48 inch tank I would use this 24 inch light....I was totally satisfied and had both high light and low light areas....never was happier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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