I am considering incorporating the use of halide spotlights / tracklighting (similar to the japanese/hong kong inspired tanks) with my new 240 g build that is in pre-production. I am however having trouble finding spotlighting options, at least in the US for 150w halide + spot light fixtures/equipment. Anyone have any good resources?
Halide Spotlighting
- Thread starter ryanthony
- Start date
Well I'm thinking that I may use a 10-bulb 54W ATI PowerModul or a TEK 8-bulb fixture coupled with spot light/tracklight halides that I can use to supplement on certian areas/rocks/corals... yes, they would be 150w and be 6.5k, 10k, or 20k depending on application (sps/softies). The ones I have seen on the Japanese tanks look very similar to modern track lighting (on an adjustment riser - rotate etc).
Well the ATI powermodule is pretty expensive. I would run an extra 8 lamp Tek light before I bought one of those. Of course its your money. 
There are several Elec supply houses around town that may be able to supply you with the necessary parts to do what you want. Try E Sam Jones off of Atlanta Rd./285 or you can try Graybar or Rexel.
Me peronally would stay away from "Track Lighting" because they are not designed to be used in wet areas and the fixtures would Rust in a matter of time. You need to spend the money and buy fixtures that are made out of Aluminum or powdercoated steel and have fasteners that resist rust.
There are several Elec supply houses around town that may be able to supply you with the necessary parts to do what you want. Try E Sam Jones off of Atlanta Rd./285 or you can try Graybar or Rexel.
Me peronally would stay away from "Track Lighting" because they are not designed to be used in wet areas and the fixtures would Rust in a matter of time. You need to spend the money and buy fixtures that are made out of Aluminum or powdercoated steel and have fasteners that resist rust.
Thanks for the contact info 46b - Ill try therm out. Check out this link... this is close to what I am thinking only I need a way to assemble the spotlights on risers so I can lower them from the tray celing area they will be mounted from. Iwasaki makes a 6.5k and a 20k bulb at 150w.
http://www.erco.com/product_search/lower.php?TU=1&LANG=2057&FAMILY=453">http://www.erco.com/product_search/lower.php?TU=1&LANG=2057&FAMILY=453</a>
this work? scroll all the way down to the bottom... last one.
Thanks for the info. Yes, the spotlights would be supplemented by the actinic and cool spectrum t-5 fixture (8x 54w lamps). The idea is to just spotlight the sps cluster with the 6.5k spot.
Do you think your resources could import these or something similar?
this work? scroll all the way down to the bottom... last one.
Thanks for the info. Yes, the spotlights would be supplemented by the actinic and cool spectrum t-5 fixture (8x 54w lamps). The idea is to just spotlight the sps cluster with the 6.5k spot.
Do you think your resources could import these or something similar?
I doubt they would Import anything but Im sure other Manuf. make these as well. 150 Watt pendants are not that uncommon. Try E. Sam Jones first they stock alot of different fixtures/ballasts.
<span style="font-size: 1-1px;">E. Sam Jones Distributor, Inc. 4898 S. Atlanta Rd. Atlanta, GA 30080 (Map). Phone: 404-351-3250 Fax: 404-351-4140 Toll Free: 800-624-9849 ...</span>
<span style="font-size: 1-1px;">E. Sam Jones Distributor, Inc. 4898 S. Atlanta Rd. Atlanta, GA 30080 (Map). Phone: 404-351-3250 Fax: 404-351-4140 Toll Free: 800-624-9849 ...</span>
http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=icespotpend">http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=icespotpend</a>
Are you talking about some the lamps from Icecap included in the link above?
Are you talking about some the lamps from Icecap included in the link above?
The bulbs and possibly the ballasts yes...
http://www.finsreef.com/home.php?cat=307">http://www.finsreef.com/home.php?cat=307</a>
the actual fixture something more like this...
<fieldset class="gc-fieldset">
<legend> Attached files </legend> [IMG]http://atlantareefclub.org/boards/data/uploads/attachments/114725=7016-arch_4.jpg>
class="gc-images" title="arch_4.jpg[/IMG] style="max-width:300px" /></a> </fieldset>
http://www.finsreef.com/home.php?cat=307">http://www.finsreef.com/home.php?cat=307</a>
the actual fixture something more like this...
<fieldset class="gc-fieldset">
<legend> Attached files </legend> [IMG]http://atlantareefclub.org/boards/data/uploads/attachments/114725=7016-arch_4.jpg>
- Messages
- 1,545
- Reaction score
- 135
2 problems:
1) If you hang one of those T5 fixtures over a 210, the MH spot lights on the ceiling will have 4-6" on either side of the fixture to actually light the tank. Can you effectivly spot light through this small gap?
2) Those track lights use very specific blubs. Can you get correct spectrum bulbs in that type?
1) If you hang one of those T5 fixtures over a 210, the MH spot lights on the ceiling will have 4-6" on either side of the fixture to actually light the tank. Can you effectivly spot light through this small gap?
2) Those track lights use very specific blubs. Can you get correct spectrum bulbs in that type?
- Messages
- 1,545
- Reaction score
- 135
I noticed you were looking for light fixture reccomendations on your RC thread for a 210. I use the Sunlight Supply Maristar 72" fixture with 3 - 250W HQI overdriven with Bluewave M80 magnetic ballasts and 4 - 39W HO T5 actinics. Not quite as exotic as the other fixtures you are looking at on the other thread but they are made in the states and mine arrived from Premium Aquatics in perfect shape. It comes with the ceiling hanging equipment and looks great. I have been using mine for over 3 years without any trouble...