StanD Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 I'm looking to swap out this MH retrofit for a PC retrofit on my 10g tall display tank at the office. The airconditioning is turned off during the weekend and my tank temps are in the mid-eighties even with a 4" computer fan. The only retro I have found that will fit is the 13w kit on Hellolights.com for $25. I'd like to fit 2 or 3 of these in the canopy (12"x12"). If you have any other type of PC or T5 setup that would fit under the canopy, let me know. 13w PC retrofit So, if you have a PC or T5 kit and want to upgrade to a metal halide setup, please PM me. Otherwise, I'm looking for $100 for this retrofit. I think I paid $120 for it without the bulbs from Illuming.com. The Astra Lux bulb is approximately 7-8 months old. The DE setup comes with: 70w 14k Astra Lux "blue" bulb UV Filter glass Reflector NAIS 70w Electronic Ballast ** edit ** I'll throw in an extra bulb - 20k 70w Ushio (probably 4 months left on it) Thanks, Stan Link to comment
90sShooter Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 pm sent... not sure if this is what you are looking for but I think it would work... Link to comment
90sShooter Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Is that a no? Haven't heard back from ya... Link to comment
StanD Posted July 30, 2008 Author Share Posted July 30, 2008 Is that a no? Haven't heard back from ya... Yeah, not looking for another tank setup - just retro PC and/or cash. Link to comment
mrbigshot Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 how much run time on the other bulb? are you changing at 6-9 months like reccomended or do you go longer. Link to comment
StanD Posted July 30, 2008 Author Share Posted July 30, 2008 I change out the DE bulbs every 12 months. The Ushio has 8 months on it. Link to comment
90sShooter Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 If I gut the hood and give you are the parts isn't that the same as retro? Same with the coralife fixture? This is going in a canopy right? Link to comment
shortyz918 Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 does this make the spotlike effect or does the light dispurse nicly aorund the tank Link to comment
StanD Posted July 31, 2008 Author Share Posted July 31, 2008 If I gut the hood and give you are the parts isn't that the same as retro? Same with the coralife fixture? This is going in a canopy right? Yeah, but it has to fit in a 12"x12".....does it? does this make the spotlike effect or does the light dispurse nicly aorund the tank I'd say it is a good spread... Link to comment
biomekanic Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Check out AHsupply.com for PC retrofits. At 12" x 12" there aren't any T5s that will fit, the smallest I've seen are 18", and you have only 1 manufacturer and 2 bulbs - 10,000K and Actinic. There's also these: http://www.aquariumguys.com/minicompact3.html They come in 10w and 20w. You might be able to DIY a hood fairly easily, since they're basically lamp lights. Or you could just buy clip on lamps. I trimmed down the reflectors from AHSupply and used them in a standard aquarium hood to boost the output on these. That made a big difference. Link to comment
OzarksReef Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 I have a 12" 2x18 Watt Current Powercompact fixture in very good condition. You can find it here: http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem~Sea...ts~vendor~.html I've attahced a picture of it installed over my nano - let me know if you're interested... Link to comment
90sShooter Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Yeah, but it has to fit in a 12"x12".....does it? Yeah you could fit both of them and then some... be happy to trade for both... Just let me know... Link to comment
StanD Posted August 1, 2008 Author Share Posted August 1, 2008 Yeah you could fit both of them and then some... be happy to trade for both... Just let me know... Please send me a pic of the 18w/24w setup. Anyone else? Link to comment
90sShooter Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 pm box is full so I sent the pics to SCNRS box ... Let me know what you think.... Link to comment
StanD Posted August 6, 2008 Author Share Posted August 6, 2008 still available - now $100 shipped. 70w retro DE setup with 2 used bulbs, electronic ballast, UV filter glass, and reflector. Paypal accepted. Link to comment
Crabbeo Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 I have two 2x40 watt ballast for making your own hood.I have 1 in homemade 10 gal hood,I'd trade both and whatever...PM Link to comment
StanD Posted August 7, 2008 Author Share Posted August 7, 2008 I've decided to go with a LED setup. The 70w DE retro is still available. Link to comment
StanD Posted August 12, 2008 Author Share Posted August 12, 2008 bump ... $100 shipped. Link to comment
StanD Posted August 15, 2008 Author Share Posted August 15, 2008 bump ... still available. Link to comment
StanD Posted August 15, 2008 Author Share Posted August 15, 2008 ..... Will consider frag/cash deals Link to comment
prugs Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 I got some frags! E-mail sent!! Link to comment
phaze5 Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 my question is why are you turning the ac off? Link to comment
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