looking for some help on lighting

[delloman]

hay guys i am looking for lighting and came across this http://www.specialty-lights.com/250475.html">http://www.specialty-lights.com/250475.html</a> if some one finds it for less then $1,729.99 let me know

thanks

ps if eny one knows of a nice lighting set up for a 72" 265g tank i am working on a buget it will be a reef tank with all tips of coral

 

[theplatypus]

By building a canopy and using retrofits you could save about $700.

 

[delloman]

could you find a pic so i can see what you are meaning

 

[dmahoney82]

Delloman;310017 wrote: could you find a pic so i can see what you are meaning

There should be some write ups in the DIY section otherwise the search turned up a lot of threads

 

[reefknight]

You could also try Tim over at Keen Reef. I know he carries a lot of Sunlight Supply items.

My lighting sounds exactly like Barbara's. All crammed in the canopy of a 90 gal. Mine uses (2) Luman Max 3 DE pendants and a 54w x 4 T-5 retro. This is plenty of light for my tank.

 

[texhorns98]

Barbara;310090 wrote: Did you notice that the ad for that light said regular price was $1,099, and the "sale" price was $1,729? Something's up with that? I'd call them. I'm surprised this particular fixture would cost that much.

If you're interested in building a canopy, you could ask to visit a couple of reefers who have that set-up in their. For example, I have almost that exact set-up you're looking at in my 90G in Woodstock. (I've got 2 t-5s in front, two 250W double ended metal halides in the middle and then 2 more t-5s in the back of my canopy.)

Original price is $1899. Tough to tell the difference between the 0 and 8 though...

 

[jamos5790]

Hey try

 

[seedless reefer]

Uh heres an outer orbit thats alot cheaper:

 

[texhorns98]

Jamos5790;310226 wrote: Hey try http://www.buildyouraquarium.com">www.buildyouraquarium.com</a>. They have some nice t5 mh combos at good prices.[/QUOTE]


I bought a T5 fixture from them and have been happy. The bulbs sucked, but other than that it's been great!

 

[mockery]

Wow Barbara, fit anything else in there!? But back to the OP you would be much better off doing some kinda retro/build your own. Much cheaper.

 

[delloman]

thanks for all the info and help so meany choices :wow2: