irish1028 Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 Hey guys, I have a question. I have started a nano in a 10 gallon that has been running for a month. It is fully populated with my cleaning crew, LR, LS, and a small percula. I am using an eclipse hood that has been retrofitted to use two PC, a 10k and 03 actinic for a total of 56 watts. Although the lighting seems to be working fine. Nothing quite looks like the MH. I found a hood from petsupplyliquidators.com, that has a 70 MH and the ability to add a 36 watt 03 actinic. Is this too much lighting? If I go the metal halide route do I still need the actinic? Thanks for help Irish1028 Link to comment
bamann345 Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 Do a search on their products...... Link to comment
trevor7 Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 no that's not too much light. you also don't need actinic... it's more for looks when you have MH. i have 70W MH on a 7gal mini bow with no actinic Link to comment
wetworx101 Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 I agree with trevor7, just get a good 14,000K bulb or higher for the halide and call it a day. Actinic supplimentation isnt needed if you have a good halide bulb. I would keep it simple as well by just getting a PFO style 150watt DE style MH then, to get better wattage. Link to comment
Jahkaya Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 I am with wetworx on this one. Just go for a 150 20k and call it a day. PSL Is a bit questionable, so I would contact Absloutc and just get his 150. Link to comment
Jahkaya Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 I have a 175 and a 36w PC actinic over my 18H (same foot print as a 10) and kinda wish I got a 250 as I don't have ANY heat issues with two 3" fans in a DIY canopy. Link to comment
irish1028 Posted October 22, 2003 Author Share Posted October 22, 2003 Gents, Can any of you suggest a vendor that makes the same compact MH hood style as pet supply liquidators. I am want to keep it as low profile as possible Link to comment
SeaMountain Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 Swing through www.FishSupply.com . They have some nice 20" MH Hood setups. Link to comment
wetworx101 Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 I have heard many complaints as well about PSL, and that discouraged me from getting them to build a custom 3x36watt fixture for a 10gallon (did it myself for less anyways). I like the PFO style pendants. they have a good selection of quality horizontal pendants. You can find a directory of dealers on their site. marinedepot.com is one that I have been happy with in the past...they let you mix and match components to get exactly what you want. www.pfolighting.com is their site. Good reflectors. Bulbs are a more personal matter. It's all looks, but ballasts are a little simpler. Go with quality,versatility, and reliability of an electronic ballast. Magnetics run hotter, with less light produced, less bulb life, with lower operating frequancies generally. I liked marinedepot.com because I was able to get a icecap ballast, PFO pendant, and euro 14,000K bulb in one shot. championlighting.com is another good place to go, with killer prices. reeffanatic.com as well but they don thave a good e-ballast selection. eballast, 14,000 or 20,000K bulb, and a PFO pendant is what I would do. About $300-350 when it's all done. Link to comment
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