05XRunner Posted December 11, 2008 Author Share Posted December 11, 2008 mine came in today, pretty nice.. i'm going to stick it on my tank for a few weeks to heal up my sps from the reign of the evil PC.. after a few weeks i'll tear apart the fixture and re-wire the ballasts so i can have my dusk/dawn feature. does it come with any type of leg system? I didnt think it did but all I saw was an option for a hanging kit. so I thought maybe it has legs. if not I will make something up question is..do those PFO system come with the MH ballast Link to comment
jSully Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 does it come with any type of leg system? I didnt think it did but all I saw was an option for a hanging kit. so I thought maybe it has legs. if not I will make something up question is..do those PFO system come with the MH ballast nope, no legs.. i'll try to figure something out, i'll have to put my glass hood back on for a while. it already has the hanging kit installed too.. and i didn't select the hanging kit option.. weird. Link to comment
05XRunner Posted December 11, 2008 Author Share Posted December 11, 2008 hmmm after the choice to add bulbs there was a hanging kit add on for 19.99 maybe they are adding them to all the orders since this light is discontinued and want to get rid of stock..that would be cool Link to comment
budah_scott Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 nope, no legs.. i'll try to figure something out, i'll have to put my glass hood back on for a while. it already has the hanging kit installed too.. and i didn't select the hanging kit option.. weird. OOH i wonder if they sent you the kit by mistake or maybe they all come with one. Have any pics? Link to comment
Crackerballer Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Any more thoughts on my situation? Trying to figure out if I need to order another one before they get gone. Link to comment
05XRunner Posted December 11, 2008 Author Share Posted December 11, 2008 well the fixture is 11" wide but I dont know that might make the sides dark unless its kinda high but then it might be to high. I think for something like that your gonna need a MH with a reflector like this http://www.hellolights.com/index.asp?PageA...amp;ProdID=1676 or this for a DE bulb http://www.hellolights.com/index.asp?PageA...amp;ProdID=1534 Link to comment
jSully Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 OOH i wonder if they sent you the kit by mistake or maybe they all come with one. Have any pics? I'll be home in a few hours and a snag a couple shots. Link to comment
proraptor2 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 I might have to pick up one of these units...Are the reflectors nice or are they crap? Link to comment
Monkfish Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 thats a great deal grats to everyone who got it. Link to comment
05XRunner Posted December 11, 2008 Author Share Posted December 11, 2008 I might have to pick up one of these units...Are the reflectors nice or are they crap? even if they are not the best..you could replace them with tek reflectors or anoter and still be ALOT cheaper. I wouldnt imagine they are bad though...I wont have mine till Tues Link to comment
lilredneckman Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Can yall share ur ideas for legs? Link to comment
Weetabix7 Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Any more thoughts on my situation? Trying to figure out if I need to order another one before they get gone. I am NOT T5 expert, but I think if it were me and I had the $$, I'd order another one. I'd love to see a pic of the fixture too, Link to comment
121a Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 strongly considering getting it, i would tear it apart though and take out a t-5 set for my new fixture. i wish it was 18" wide though, it would be perfect. Kinda silly not to pick up one since the retro kits cost $95 with no bulbs and $135 at RG. are the reflectors clip ons? or are they screwed down? Link to comment
budah_scott Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 strongly considering getting it, i would tear it apart though and take out a t-5 set for my new fixture. i wish it was 18" wide though, it would be perfect. Kinda silly not to pick up one since the retro kits cost $95 with no bulbs and $135 at RG. are the reflectors clip ons? or are they screwed down? You read my mind...i bought the fixture to eventually do a T5/MH combo...100 bucks vs the cost of a 2 or 4 bulb retro was a no brainer for me. Link to comment
cpreefguy Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Someone that has one, please post pics! At this price, Im considering the 8x54w just in case I ever upgrade! Link to comment
Weetabix7 Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 I just checked the tracking#, mine is due to arrive in 2 days!! Link to comment
Crackerballer Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Phuk it, just ordered my 2nd one. At this price, I could hold out and sell this on RC in a few months. Link to comment
funkyfish77 Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 could someone post some good pics of the fixture please. mine will not be here till tues and I would love to see some pics. the reflectors , vents u know the normal stuff . I JUST CAN'T WAIT IT'S LIKE CRACK I JUST CAN'T WAIT !!!!!!!!!!! :scarry: omgomgomg Link to comment
Weetabix7 Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 could someone post some good pics of the fixture please. mine will not be here till tues and I would love to see some pics. the reflectors , vents u know the normal stuff . I JUST CAN'T WAIT IT'S LIKE CRACK I JUST CAN'T WAIT !!!!!!!!!!! :scarry: omgomgomg LOL, I'm with you there!!! PICS, PICS, PLZ POST PICS, END OUR SUFFERING!!! Link to comment
annamarie421 Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Great deal...I keep thinking about getting one even though I have no need for it whatsoever, and it'd just sit in a closet for who knows how long! Link to comment
budah_scott Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 could someone post some good pics of the fixture please. mine will not be here till tues and I would love to see some pics. the reflectors , vents u know the normal stuff . I JUST CAN'T WAIT IT'S LIKE CRACK I JUST CAN'T WAIT !!!!!!!!!!! :scarry: omgomgomg LOL, I'm with you there!!!PICS, PICS, PLZ POST PICS, END OUR SUFFERING!!! +1 I'm glad to see I'm not the only fiend!! I've been watching this thread all day to catch a fresh pic Link to comment
jSully Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 +1 I'm glad to see I'm not the only fiend!! I've been watching this thread all day to catch a fresh pic parents came over last night and I didn't get a chance to snap pics.. I'll try to do so tonight after I get home from the theatre.. Link to comment
rainydave Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 I'm really tempted to pick up a 24" to go over my BC29. I'm guessing that hanging it would be the best option for it's location. I am hesitating due to only it only having 1 power cord. I like being able to simulate sunrise and sunset with two timers on my stock lighting. Link to comment
jSully Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 after a couple weeks, I'm going to take mine apart and wire another power cord into the second ballast so I can do the dusk/dawn thing.. I had 130w PC on my 20H before and now have this 96w t5HO on it and there's clearly a difference. Within 1/2 hour my green slimer was showing polyp extension and even the clowns "popped" more. I'm anxious to see it when I get home from work tonight after everything has had a full day with the new lighting. Link to comment
rainydave Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Well dang...it's up to $119 now. Link to comment
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