Will this light work for my biocube?

Discussion in 'Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting' started by Zoanthids21, Feb 27, 2011.

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  1. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    I have been wanting to upgrade my lights to MH lighting, my neighbor has this Current USA outer orbit 150w Halide with 12 LED moons, and 4 T5HO and only for 175$ Pretty dang good deal! But its a 24" fixture and the 29g biocube is 20"..I can mod it and put some 2x4 on the sides of the tank and assist in holding it up while i get some money for a hanging kit maybe.

    Here is a link to the light..LMK what you guys think about it.
    24" Current USA Outer Orbit 1x150W 10,000K HQI-MH w/ 4x24W T5 HO & 12 Lunar Lights* - AquaCave
     
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  3. KhensuRa

    KhensuRa Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I am currently looking to upgrade my stock lighting on my BC29 as well and have decided to go with LEDS. For one the cost of bulb replacement is what has sold me on LED, plus I have seen leds in a few units like ours and they work and look great, as you are able to use the stock hood. Most of the units I have found are DIY and need some skill to install them but their are couple units out there that will fit under your current hood with a little trimming. The cost of the unit you are looking at seems great but will climb yearly as you replace the lights.
     
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    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    Yeah, iget that..But 50 bucks a year is not that bad..I was looking into LED's also but they are pretty expensive and thats a problem for me.
     
  5. saints fan 420

    saints fan 420 Expensive Colorful Sticks

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    that fixtures legs should be able to slide to fit different length tanks..
     
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    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    He dusnt have the legs, but i am going to buy them.
     
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    saints fan 420 Expensive Colorful Sticks

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    yeah when you get them they should be the ones with screws that you can you can slide and tightem them in place
     
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    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    Yeah they are, I am going to jus put the 2x4 for the meawhile if i get it.
     
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    saints fan 420 Expensive Colorful Sticks

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    cool, nice pickup, you wont be disappointed i love my 250 and so do my corals
     
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    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    Yeah, you fired it up while i was over there, looks nice! super bright, now i just hoping my parents will assist me on buying it..Im broke at the moment haha