kaseykagan
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Anybody using these lights or have any info on them. We are looking at buying one. Recommend or NOT?
SunPod HQI Metal Halide 72 inch w/ 150W HQI Bulbs
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kaseykagan
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Forgot to mention:
We have a 155gallon bowfront reef set up
We have a 155gallon bowfront reef set up
azaintcold
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Do you have a canopy?
kaseykagan
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No. However we do have a glass cover!
azaintcold
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I have a 150 reef, and I went with 250w for better penetration. Just my .02... I did a retrofit since I have a canopy. If you do go with a set up like the one your looking at, the glass top will most likely give you some serious heat issues with the halides.
kaseykagan
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How long have you had yours? also have you had much expense with replacing parts. We have the Satellite Power Compacts with Current right now. we have had the fixture for about 1 year and have spent more money on replacements than we did on the light. we had to replace both ballasts and all the bulbs twice
Do you think the 150w would be enough for clams?
Also do the blue lunar lights look similar to the actinics?
Thanks!
Do you think the 150w would be enough for clams?
Also do the blue lunar lights look similar to the actinics?
Thanks!
azaintcold
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Originally Posted by kaseykagan
How long have you had yours? also have you had much expense with replacing parts. We have the Satellite Power Compacts with Current right now. we have had the fixture for about 1 year and have spent more money on replacements than we did on the light. we had to replace both ballasts and all the bulbs twice
Do you think the 150w would be enough for clams?
Also do the blue lunar lights look similar to the actinics?
Thanks!
Bummer about the replacing parts. My tank is still cycling brand new so I can't answer about the longevity of the halides. I have an icecap retro fit and have only heard good things.
The 150w may be enough for clams if at the top of the tank by why not go with the 250w to keep anything you want ?
I'm running no actinics with 14k and love the look. Also my wallet loved that decision .
The lunar lights aren't even visable if I put them on during the day because the halides are so bright.
How long have you had yours? also have you had much expense with replacing parts. We have the Satellite Power Compacts with Current right now. we have had the fixture for about 1 year and have spent more money on replacements than we did on the light. we had to replace both ballasts and all the bulbs twice
Do you think the 150w would be enough for clams?
Also do the blue lunar lights look similar to the actinics?
Thanks!
Bummer about the replacing parts. My tank is still cycling brand new so I can't answer about the longevity of the halides. I have an icecap retro fit and have only heard good things.
The 150w may be enough for clams if at the top of the tank by why not go with the 250w to keep anything you want ?
I'm running no actinics with 14k and love the look. Also my wallet loved that decision .
The lunar lights aren't even visable if I put them on during the day because the halides are so bright.
