Let's see those open-top lighting setups..

[dodo99]

Here's my work in progress. I upgraded to 400W 10K halide recently (a cheapo $100 DYI package on eBay), so I had to make a quick hood for the reflector, etc. I have two 4" holes on each side, to put in some fans, which I haven't yet. It's alot of light for a 29gal, but I keep the bulb fairly high off the water, around 20" or so. I also added a quick lexan splashguard. If you're wondering about what kinda bulb I'm using, it's a 10K form PlusRite. (www.plusrite.com , some company in China.)

...DoDo

 

[DHarms]

Here's mine:


70 Oceanic RR with 250w Giesemann

 

[CrazyLionfish]

I have the Aqualight Pro as well, heres the pics of the hanging. The tanks only about 2 months old if that.

 

[CrazyLionfish]

btw my tank is full of icky hair algae now . my cleanin crew is getting to work though

 

[snulma1]

Nice tanks and lighting everyone. But does anyone use a parabolic reflector with their MH's and not have them convered in anyway. I'm trying to figure out how I'm gonna set up mine.

 

[rdmpe]

I'd like to see some Maristar fixtures!

 

[A7ESF]

This was only temporary, but you can't complain for about $5.

 

[Opus123]

Dave,

Nice setup. Can you tell me how far the shelf sticks out and where you bought them? I've been looking for a long one to put above my tv so I will have something to put my center channel speaker on. My problem is everything I've been able to find it too short.


Thanks,

 

[itsme123]

Here is mine :rollface:

Please excuse the dirty "glass" .

 

[tigerarmy40]

very nice tank!

 

[amorpnai]

i was thinking of doing an open top for my 90G high but with all the lighting spilling out and Metal Halides being very strong, doesn't anyones eyes start to hurt or see yellow after a while???

my eyes are already bad.. i dont' want to mess with them anymore, then in the long run go blind .

GREAT THREAD BY THE WAY!!!

 

[Zoom]

Here is my is not hanging just seating on a two inch acrylic blocks.

 

[optimus prime]

50g frag tank w/ ROIII, icecap 250w, and XM20k

 

[jbanks]

I'd like to see some Maristar fixtures!

Here's my Maristar open top shot:

 

[spoon671]

Any more open top setups?

 

[johnb0184]

this is a great thread. I am also setting up a 120 and am up in the air about the lighting i want.

 

[mwood]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=5386431#post5386431 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mwood
Here's mine. Pine, with high temp paint, 1000 degree insulation, and two metal halides in each.

Saw this thread come back up and thought I'd post an updated pic.

 

[NoSchwag]

john here is what I decided on for my 120..

 

[Sinistard]

Here is my set up. Not a hanging pendent but not a normal hood.

I'm using 2 250 aquamedic ocean lights. I plan to add a couple t-5 actinics down the road.

This is bofore it was painted and before the wires ran inside the wall

Painted and mounted

It's mounted to the wall using a hinge for easy access

 

[chrisguy]

Sinistard ââ"šÂ¬Ã¢â‚¬Å“ Great setup!!

Hereââ"šÂ¬Ã¢"žÂ¢s mine. Wife wouldnââ"šÂ¬Ã¢"žÂ¢t let me hang the pendant from the dining room ceiling, so I had to make a suspension system.