DIY: 20" Coralife Aqualight w/ 150w MH

Well, since my project ( http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/showthread...&threadid=31370 ) is finally nearing completion, I thought I might update.

I started w/ a 20", 28w Coralife Aqualight mounted over my 16ga Bow w/ Coralife Legs.

The plan is to remove the 28w Bulb, clips, and ballast, to make way for a 150w MH DE bulb.

I replaced the acrylic shield with some UV blocking glass, and installed two 40mm fans on one side to relieve the pressure from the heat.

The ballast is a 150w Advance Magnetic ballast.

I ordered a 150w 13k bulb and a set of deluxe style endcaps. When the package arrived, I recieved the end caps, but the bulb was a 175w 13k MH SE. I contaced the shipper and arranged to be reimbursed for shipping the bulb back, and I should be recieving the correct bulb next week.

Here are some pics.

2x40mm Fans (that need to be cleaned apparently):

Endcaps and Ballast (with some wiring to a junction box):

I will post back when the bulb arrives, documenting the completion of this project.

Thanks.

-Justin

nice. where did you get the ballast and endcaps at?

eBay.

What is the model# of that ballast?

Thanks,

speakeraddict

man oh man......lol, jmt, i went on vacation on the 22 and got back the 29th and figured that if you had finished the diy that it would have received a bunch of replies and whatnot...its...what... a week after i got home and i just see this thread?! keep the updates coming!!!! i'm hella rip roarin' and ready to go on this diy project!

I'm still waiting on the bulb. I'm becoming rather impatient.

SA: I'll get the model number later.

SA: 72C5482-NP

Thanks!

speakeraddict

Ok, well after a few test runs, this project is no more. The cost of tempered glass would have set me back more than they cost of building a pendant I know would work. So, I went with the pendant.

In all honesty, I think it would work w/ a 70w MH. But that wasn't enough light for my tank.

Pics:

Thanks for everything.

-Justin

PS - If anyone thinks they can finish this project out, let me know and I'll sell you what's left for $CHEAP$. Otherwise it will just be sitting around.