Metal Halide Light Brands

travie · 11-06-2009, 11:37 PM

I need to replace my MH light, and I don't know what brand I should get that is better. The light that came with my fixture was a no name brand, I believe. I was informed the ballast is a Radionics ballast. If anybody could recommend me a brand or two that is great quality, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you for any help.

BigAl07 · 11-07-2009, 12:26 AM

Brand is VERY subjective (Like Ford vs Chevy but FORD is better).

Phoenix
Radium
AquaMaxx

are just a few. I'm running AquaMaxx right now.

framerguy · 11-07-2009, 07:42 AM

Buy from a reputable site. They will most likely carry quality products. I have XM at the moment and like them. Look at this page...all these brands are good IMO... Metal Halide Lamps - Single Ended - 250 Watt

Cloudburst2000 · 11-10-2009, 12:57 PM

I like Reeflux.

DaveK · 11-10-2009, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travie

I need to replace my MH light, ....

More to the point, why do you need to replace it? Replacement parts are generally available, and most will fit existing fixtures. Once you replace the ballast, and the socket, and maybe a starting capacitor, you have all new electronics.

One last thought, often a MH bulb will go, even though the fixture is ok.

travie · 11-12-2009, 04:54 PM

I'm replacing the light bulb, because it went out(hopefully). I have no way of knowing if the wiring or ballast went bad, so I am hoping it was just the bulb. I purchased an AquaMaxx light bulb, it should be here tomorrow. If I like it, I'll buy another one to get a back up if not I'll try another brand.

jkburton1s · 11-14-2009, 06:18 AM

i would say order one and see. they all produce differnt results. asking this question is so ifffy . its all a matter of opinion. i like my coralvues 14k, im happy with them so i stick with them. jon doe likes reeflux 12ks, so he sticks with them. its all opinion. its that simple. if you see a tank in person, then you can make a judgement call, then you have understand that differnet ballasts can result in differnt colors due to brand of ballasts or how efficient they are.

11-06-2009, 11:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
travie Tunicate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 18 View Gallery Karma Komment	Metal Halide Light Brands I need to replace my MH light, and I don't know what brand I should get that is better. The light that came with my fixture was a no name brand, I believe. I was informed the ballast is a Radionics ballast. If anybody could recommend me a brand or two that is great quality, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you for any help.

11-07-2009, 12:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
BigAl07 Do I look as lost as I am Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 21,547 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Metal Halide Light Brands Brand is VERY subjective (Like Ford vs Chevy but FORD is better). Phoenix Radium AquaMaxx are just a few. I'm running AquaMaxx right now. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~ *Live Rock Rubble will do the SAME thing as Bio-Balls and is NOT a suitable replacement for BIO-BALLS in a Reef System! It's ALL gotta go!!* Nitrate (NO3) reduction is directly proportional to percentage of Water Change. Allen's home-made formula...currentNO3-((%WC.01)currentNO3)=finalNO3 (thanks Luukosian) This means if you change 50% of your total water volume (That's EVERYTHING) you'll get a net reduction of (NO3) somewhere around 50%. Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Gone but not forgotten BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef

11-07-2009, 07:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
framerguy Tridacna maxima Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Clarkesville, Ga Posts: 4,994 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Metal Halide Light Brands Buy from a reputable site. They will most likely carry quality products. I have XM at the moment and like them. Look at this page...all these brands are good IMO... Metal Halide Lamps - Single Ended - 250 Watt __________________ ___________________________________ Greg All time fav quote: "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy."-Guillaume Apollinaire "Being happy can be as easy as deciding to be!"-Greg Kimsey (framerguy) 375gDT built in wall, 100g sump, Sequence Hammerhead closed loop, DIY light system w/4x 250MH & 4x54w T5, Aqua C EV-400 skimmer etc, etc, etc... http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...areum-too.html

11-10-2009, 12:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
Cloudburst2000 Tuxedo Urchin Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 280 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Metal Halide Light Brands I like Reeflux. __________________ Shannon "My Momma always said, life was like a box of live rock........you never know what you're gonna get."

11-12-2009, 04:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
travie Tunicate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 18 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Metal Halide Light Brands I'm replacing the light bulb, because it went out(hopefully). I have no way of knowing if the wiring or ballast went bad, so I am hoping it was just the bulb. I purchased an AquaMaxx light bulb, it should be here tomorrow. If I like it, I'll buy another one to get a back up if not I'll try another brand.

11-14-2009, 06:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
jkburton1s Serpent Star Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 221 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Metal Halide Light Brands i would say order one and see. they all produce differnt results. asking this question is so ifffy . its all a matter of opinion. i like my coralvues 14k, im happy with them so i stick with them. jon doe likes reeflux 12ks, so he sticks with them. its all opinion. its that simple. if you see a tank in person, then you can make a judgement call, then you have understand that differnet ballasts can result in differnt colors due to brand of ballasts or how efficient they are. __________________ 75 reef with 40 breeder sump 2x250 14k icecap ballast/coralvue , 4x54 watt 420nm t5's 125 lbs live rock, 100 lbs live aragonite. rio hf 32, 2-seio 1000's, 2-mj1200s timed. aquaC ev-180 , softied, zoos, leather, lps. flame angel,diamond goby, damsels,kole tang and naso. set up in mar09 180, 75, and 40 not yet set up. but i got all the goods , just not the time.

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