Lighting upgrade considerations.

i am asking the seller about the fans now. sostoudt: the first fixture u listed only has 150w mh. the next one was not a 48". i am probably just sell my pc on craigslist and just stick with one fixture.

 

You should confirm those inexpensive MH fixtures contain electronic ballasts.

 

ok i will check on that as well. thanks!

 

"Unit runs cool enough it does not need fans. "

muca

i doubt this is true. is this deal worth me trying to put in custom fans? still awaiting ballast answer

 

Unit has electronnic T5 ballast and electromagnetic metal halide ballast.

Unit comes with a complete 2 year warranty + satisfaction guaranteed or your money back
policy.

great unit!
Muca

 

the first one i listed had 2 250 watts 48" Metal Halide Aquarium Reef Lighting 500W HQI NEW - eBay (item 300246803456 end time Aug-04-08 15:06:57 PDT)
sorry the next one was the one with 150 halides(sorry about that didn't read close enough). then the next one that wasn't a 48' becuase i wasn't trying to get you to buy those i was just giving you a site to compare to the prices on ebay. and i don't considered the extra t5 or pcs that important, if you get the proper halide bulb you don't need to supplement with t5s.

 

I think it is

 

not a great unit.

electromagnetic=magnetic ballast for the halide. NOT GOOD. These are old, cheap type ballasts. They produce flicker in the light, vibration which are noisy, and produce a lot more heat than electronic ballasts. Stay away!

 

i know they arent as good as electronic ballasts but i am saving atleast 300$. with that consideration or the electromagnetics that bad?

48" Metal Halide Reef HQI Aquarium Lighting PC 760W NEW - eBay (item 300247470160 end time Aug-10-08 18:32:35 PDT)

maybe this is better alternative with built in fan and electronic ballast. plus i already have 8 new pc bulbs at home. i understand these are as good as a 700-1000 light system but i am hoping they will meet my needs.