metal halide help! - Page 3

monkey · 02-16-2007, 10:13 PM

250W SE MH Retro KIts - AquaCave

that one for sure... i think...

pshootr · 02-16-2007, 10:20 PM

lol.. Cool. 250 Watt is what I was concidering also. I guess since you are so decisive, haha. I will ask which brand you want to get? The link shows several brands.

monkey · 02-16-2007, 10:22 PM

yeah i know... im waiting for other reefers to jump on with an opinion...

Birchell · 02-16-2007, 10:27 PM

Ice Cape, lol. They make good systems. Im not to sure about MH though, ill wate for someone else tooo.

monkey · 02-16-2007, 10:29 PM

thats what im doing lol

pshootr · 02-16-2007, 10:36 PM

I may be wrong but from what I have read T5 is very good. Definatly a breakthrough in the flourecent world. And do produce very good results. On the other hand I do believe the bottom line is that MH is the CLOSEST to the sun you can get. Then the question will be is it really worth the extra energy and heat.... May be some one can clue us in a little here. Ofcouse this also has to do with wether you wish to keep SPS and most light demanding species I assume.

4G1v3N · 02-16-2007, 10:51 PM

Hey Monkey,
I just bought a 400w metal halide retro kit from jbj. I am really happy with it! Here is a link to the site, the retro kit comes with a parabolic refletor not the one seen in the site. Another option for ya.
-Jordan

monkey · 02-17-2007, 12:22 AM

well i decided that im going wait until i get my check before i get to crazy with it, but i have narrowed it down...
either
CoralVue 250W Metal Halide Retro Kit with Electronic Ballast - AquaCave

or

IceCap 250W Metal Halide Retro Kit with Electronic Ballast - AquaCave

both with 10k and with my t5-ho true atinic giesman bulb, would that be good?

Birchell · 02-17-2007, 01:05 AM

I would say the ice cape one. Ive heard alot of good stuff about them. Good luck man, cant wait to see this bad boy goin, lol.

Diver_1298 · 02-17-2007, 08:01 AM

I think either one will give you what you want. Your choice

As far as bulbs go... For your tank any of them will work. It is going to be a matter of personal preference on what you think will be the most eye appealing.
Your tank isn't 50" deep and hopefully your canopy can be raised or lowered to accommodate your corals. You can also adjust the time the light is on. SO.... What I am saying is with either one of those retro kits you can use just about any bulb you want to, so get one that looks good to your eyes and then acclimate the corals to it. Enjoy,

Jim