Does this halide set-up look ok?

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

boozeman · 12-20-2007, 06:55 PM

looks good to me

corrado007 · 12-20-2007, 08:16 PM

Thanks Boozeman.

Anyone know if it's worth the extra $18 per reflector for this one

Spiderlight Reflector with Mogul Socket and Bracket (Saltwater Aquarium Supplies > Lighting > Accessories > Reflectors > For Metal Halide )

Compared to this reflector/socket combo

MH Parabolic Reflector Set w/ Mogul Base - 6161007

If it's worth the extra $36 for the top one I'll get it but if not I'll just put the extra money into some supplemental VHOs in a while.

What do you all think?

Thank you

12-20-2007, 06:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
corrado007 Plate Coral Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sacramento, Ca. Posts: 708 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 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, Bluespot Jawfish, Paired O clowns, Hippo tang, Orchid Dottyback, Yellow Watchman Goby, Neon Goby, Chromis, and a Zebra Dartfish) Here's my 90gal Chronicle (Lots of pictures and DIY)

12-20-2007, 06:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
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12-20-2007, 08:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
corrado007 Plate Coral Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sacramento, Ca. Posts: 708 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Does this halide set-up look ok? Thanks Boozeman. Anyone know if it's worth the extra $18 per reflector for this one Spiderlight Reflector with Mogul Socket and Bracket (Saltwater Aquarium Supplies > Lighting > Accessories > Reflectors > For Metal Halide ) Compared to this reflector/socket combo MH Parabolic Reflector Set w/ Mogul Base - 6161007 If it's worth the extra $36 for the top one I'll get it but if not I'll just put the extra money into some supplemental VHOs in a while. What do you all think? Thank you __________________ Justin 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, Bluespot Jawfish, Paired O clowns, Hippo tang, Orchid Dottyback, Yellow Watchman Goby, Neon Goby, Chromis, and a Zebra Dartfish) Here's my 90gal Chronicle (Lots of pictures and DIY)

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