Mitchell Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Are maristar light fixtures good? What would be better lighting for my 180 gallon (72",24",24") two 400 watt radium bulbs with basic reflector and duel galaxy ballast or the 72" maristar fixture http://www.aquacave.com/maristar-72-3x250w-hqibr--4x39w-t5-combo-fixturebr-by-sunlight-supply-702.html Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grassi Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 I like my Maristar. Good performance for the price. As for your options, it depends on what you want to keep and where. With 250w I can keep sps in the lower part of the tank (seriatopora and other low demanding light sps) and clams. My tank is 18' tall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SALTY Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 I agree Maristar should be a great light for your tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Agreed! 3 250w will cover a 6' tank better than 2 400's. Plus you get supplemental actinics with the maristar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePremiumAquarium Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 I love the Maristar fixtures! They are really great looking and allow for a nice range of options for lamp choices. Hit me up if you have any questions or any others. I can help you get them at a good price as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAVES Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 We have them here in stock in Vancouver, so you may as well buy it locally and get it quick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Nice lights. I just sold my maristar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchell Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 Well the maristar fixture I was going to buy sold. So I am going to have to find something else. What are good reflectors and ballests? Are mogul halides better than double ended? So would two 400 watt halides not be good? Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerv503 Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 You can't go wrong with Maristar fixture, large chunk of $$$ too! Vin "Keep On Reefiing" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchell Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 You can't go wrong with Maristar fixture, large chunk of $$$ too! Vin "Keep On Reefiing" Too much money for me. The one I was going to buy was used. Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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