Small Metal Halide [?]

[Berlibee]

Hello guys,

 

What are the options for the small Metal Halides please, anyone have something small as a supplement light run with an ATI Sunpower?

 

Thanks!

 

[supernip]

please specify what you're actually asking. are you asking about wattage or physical fixture size? because i have what you're looking for both :3

[Berlibee]

Well small with small voltage and cheap is ideal, I was just wondering if there is a way to add a MH source to T5 Sunpower, like many people do with led stripes, without spending lot of money for expensive MH fixtures and not to overkill the tank.

[supernip]

yes if you're willing to pop out a bulb or two. you can get the reflector from an old bricks fixture or older aquamedic/fishneed it halide then pop it in.

 

the 70w bulbs are hard to find now but they'll fit in the 2inch thickness of your fixture. I happen to have both a retrofit and an aquamedic sitting around :3

 

not really worth the effort though if you ask me

[4x5]

Just use LEDs to supplement.

[Berlibee]

And something like this?

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/bimini-sun-double-ended-hqi-metal-halide-reflector-hamilton.html?sku=209600&gclid=CMKg7tqq2s8CFdQ7gQodND8Jjg

[evilc66]

What are you trying to achieve by adding a supplemental MH lamp? Are you looking to add broad coverage? Spotlight? Warmer color temperatures? Cooler? Be as specific as you can.

 

There are some options out there outside of the usual fishy related MH setups, depending on what you are trying to do.

[Berlibee]

I think I will just go with the Blue ReefBrite thanks guys.

[blasterman]

Automotive HID does the trick with low voltage and low cost.

 

The problem I found is HID plummets in terms of efficiency when you drop below 150 watts. I found 35watt HID retrofits astonishingly dim compared to LED.

 

We need some high powered LED picks for this.