lighting

[mvelto]

i currently have 130 watts of light on my 37 gallon tank
( 1- 460/460 and 1- 10,000, each 65 watts) want to add a metal halide to the mix around 70 watts ?
needs to be small so it will fit next to the current system
should i get a pendant, make my own, one of the nano lights that attach to the back or just buy a unit with a halide in it
trying to keep costs down and not waste the current lighting set up

thanks
mike

 

[SirusX1721]

I got the MH w/T-5's from Aquatraders and I am loving it thus far. Coraline and blooming and what little corals I have are thriving.

http://shop.aquatraders.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=54241

Can't beat it for $99. Their Antics give off one of the best "Blues" I've seen, but the MH bulb I would prefer better. But like I said, for $99...win!

 

[Mitsuko]

How long have you had it? I've been looking at it for a few months but was afraid that it would be too cheaply made to last. Do you use the stock bulb or upgrade...I was looking at the phoenix 14k for it.

 

[mvelto]

the aquatraders light looks good
how loud is the fan

 

[SirusX1721]

I've had it for 2 months now. The Antics look great, but the MH bulb could be better. The MH I will be replacing shortly.

As for the quality of the light itself, they truly have improved on their products.

So overall I'd give the light an 8.5/10. Antics look great. A wonderful blue. The MH bulb, a little bit of a yellow tint to it, but as it warms up it looks better (not great).

 

[SirusX1721]

The fan that came with it is seperate from the light itself. I haven't even hooked it up. Thus far heating up the tank has not been an issue. Then again I have a shallow tank and the light is 8-10" above the water.