Lighting ?

[RyanMcLaughlin]

What do you think of these lights. They look pretty good. I am waiting to hear from the seller as to wether or not they are ul listed.

http://cgi.ebay.com/30-Metal-Halide...VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247

 

[kau_cinta_ku]

what size tank?

 

[ahullsb]

It looks pretty good. I just don't see what brand it is anywhere. Did I miss that or do you have any idea?

 

[brians4671]

this is going on a 30 gallon tank i assume sounds like plenty.

 

[kau_cinta_ku]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13023288#post13023288 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ahullsb
It looks pretty good. I just don't see what brand it is anywhere. Did I miss that or do you have any idea?

they don't list a name of the fixture. I agree it does look decent but a name would really help.

you could also check out the 30” SunPod 1x250W HQI
Fixture by Current USA name brand and comes with I would bet a better brand bulb. for around the same price.

 

[RyanMcLaughlin]

This would go on a 70 gallon tank. It is 30x23x23. This is the only MH/T5 fixture I could find for a 30" tank. i saw the sunpod but I also wont the t5 supplement. I like the current usa but would a 24 inch of same wattage be ok over the tank?

 

[RyanMcLaughlin]

IDk about brand. I emailed him about it. They are ul listed. Seems like a good deal plus it has the 5 year warranty.

 

[brians4671]

does this tank have a center brace?

 

[kau_cinta_ku]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13023445#post13023445 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by RyanMcLaughlin
This is the only MH/T5 fixture I could find for a 30" tank. i saw the sunpod but I also wont the t5 supplement.

but this is not a MH/T5 unit it is MH/PC's

and I would like to know also if this tank has a cener brace.

 

[RyanMcLaughlin]

The brand is catalina aquatics. I dont know about the center brace. I specified though that if it does have on I need it to be clear. But I think he said they will probably just give me bracing on each side.

 

[brians4671]

the tanks bracing is the concern. some tanks have a brace in the middle built on the tank.

 

[RyanMcLaughlin]

Well if its clear it shouldnt be a problem.

 

[alextheromanian]

i think people are worried over the brace being in the light...this would not only cast a shadow in your tank but being so close to a metal halide it might weaken it and let the pressure on the walls take over.


the light does look good i do agree im looking for a 30" MH light too but i cant afford the one youre looking at i was more like inclied towards the 199$ MH/PC 30" light from aquatraders...however im sure yours is MUCH better quality.

 

[RyanMcLaughlin]

Well the guy building it said that most likely I will have side bracing. Also these lights have legs so that it is 15 inches above the tank. Aside from that though. Does the build quality and everything look good?