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corrado007 · 12-20-2007, 06:20 PM

Hello everyone,
I plan on ordering a metal halide set-up this evening and I wanted to run it by you all before I do so to make sure I’m buying a quality system that will work well and look good. Oh, at a good price also, so if you know of somewhere I can get these components for less I’d appreciate the info. If I’ve left anything out let me know please, I’ve never had halides before. I considered buying a used set-up but I’m a firm believer in having a warranty on this sort of stuff. Below are the items I’m planning on getting and their prices in case you know of somewhere that offers them for less.

2x IceCap 250 Watt Electronic Metal Halide/ HQI Ballast ($240)

2x MH Parabolic Reflector Set w/ Mogul Base ($60)

2x 250W Reeflux single ended bulb ($110)

Total: $410

Thanks in advance guys and gals,
Justin

12-20-2007, 06:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
corrado007 Plate Coral Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sacramento, Ca. Posts: 725 View Gallery Karma Komment	Does this halide set-up look ok? Hello everyone, I plan on ordering a metal halide set-up this evening and I wanted to run it by you all before I do so to make sure I’m buying a quality system that will work well and look good. Oh, at a good price also, so if you know of somewhere I can get these components for less I’d appreciate the info. If I’ve left anything out let me know please, I’ve never had halides before. I considered buying a used set-up but I’m a firm believer in having a warranty on this sort of stuff. Below are the items I’m planning on getting and their prices in case you know of somewhere that offers them for less. 2x IceCap 250 Watt Electronic Metal Halide/ HQI Ballast ($240) 2x MH Parabolic Reflector Set w/ Mogul Base ($60) 2x 250W Reeflux single ended bulb ($110) Total: $410 Thanks in advance guys and gals, Justin __________________ Justin Be the person your dog thinks you are. 90gal mixed reef w/40gal sump/fuge, ATO, NW-200 Skimmer, 2x 250W 10k Reeflux MH & 220W VHO actinics, Koralia #4 & #3, Mag 9.5 return, Aquacontroller jr., LR & LS, and community fish (Yellow Assessor, Orchid Dottyback, Yellow Watchman Goby, paired O clowns, Hippo Tang, 2 Carpenter's Flasher Wrasse, Neon Goby, 1 Baby Chromis, a very small algae blenny, and a Zebra Dartfish. Note: These guys are all small to medium in size) updated 7/31/08 Here's my 90gal Chronicle (Lots of pictures and DIY)