Upgrading The Coralife Aqualight Pro 2x150 Halide

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  1. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    wow

    2 questions

    1 - what has this upgrade cost roughly?
    2- will the extra heat generated by this upgrade, mean additional venting, fans etc would be required

    Steve
     
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  2. ReefSparky

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    Ballast was $229. New socket ends were $32. I took Mission's advice and got el cheapo bulbs in 20K ($20 for the pair from AquaTraders). About $300 all told. If I'm liking the 20K's, I'll eventually get some SPS BlueLife 20K's from Tangster for about $75/bulb.

    The extra heat shouldn't be an issue, as this same fixture is made by Coralife in 250W, and the parts list shows the same fan used in both models.
     
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  3. steve wright

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    thank you Sparky

    I reckon some before and after images of unit above you tank, would be an excelllent addition to this article

    Steve
     
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  4. ReefSparky

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    Some before pics.

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  5. Otty

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    Way to go on the DIY, should be able to have some nice clams now.
     
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  6. Afterdark230

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    so whats the total cost of the project? light bar and everything?
     
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  7. ReefSparky

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    $300 for the upgrade, and I originally bought this fixture from a fellow electrician buddy of mine for $375--so $675 all told.
     
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  8. Bogie

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    up so late?
     
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  9. ReefSparky

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    Yup. :)
     
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  10. inwall75

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    Excellent thread with a nice step by step tutorial.
     
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