Light suggestions for a 20 High

kam286

kam286

New Member
First I want to say thank you to everyone, I can usually find my answer by browsing and searching the forum except this time.
I have a 20 high and over the weekend my ballast died on my 150 MH. So instead of spending the 150 on a new MH without Antics and moon lights, I was wondering what you all thought about the below products? Mind you I want a nice assortment of Corals, but Im not sure what yet.
Nova Extreme HO Light Fixture - 4 x 24W & Lunar Lights - 24 in.
OR
Dual Satellite Light Fixture with 2 x 65W SunPaq Lamps, 1 Lunar Light - 24 in.
Or do you think I should just put out the 150 and get the ballast?
Thank you in advance!
 
water_wako

water_wako

Member
I would either go with the SunPaq Lamps because it has a better wattage or I would go again with the metal halide.
 
kam286

kam286

New Member
Yeah but I was under the impression that T5's where more efficient than PC, and therefore you didnt need more wattage for T5's.
 
gatorwpb

gatorwpb

Active Member
MH all the way would just be so far superior in strength of light over those other options. Is it possible to just replace the ballast or does the entire fixture need to be replaced??
With the MH, you can use a 12k or 14k or even 20k bulb and get the color you want without actinic and probably still have more PAR than the PC or t-5 options youve listed.
 
kam286

kam286

New Member
I dont know what the issue is with the MH, all I know is that I came home last night and found my circuit had tripped. Replaced the breaker and every time I tried to turn on the light it would trip the breaker. The other issue is that Im not sure that a ballast will work with the clip on MH I have. The light has a round plug and fan that plug into the ballast. Its an Coralife Aqualight Advanced Series Light Fixture with HQI - Hang on Tank Mount - 10.5 in.
Does anyone know if I can just use any ballast, or do I need one from Coralife?
 
kam286

kam286

New Member
Ok so I think im narrowing down my choices. The MH is completely dead evidently the ballast and the fixture are done

So now I cant decide if I should go with:
SunPod HQI Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting Fixture - 150W - 14,000K - 24 in.
OR
Sundial T5HO Lighting System - 24 in.
I have to say that I do like the look of the antics and coral.
Eventually I would love to try my hand at a clam so I would really like to get a light that keeps my options open. Thanks again in advance.
 
groupergenius

groupergenius

Active Member
Sunpod is a decent light. But then again, no actinics. I have the 20" 150w version and immediatly switched the bulb to Phoenix 14K.
 
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