please help. my first time buying hqi set up for a 33 gal cube

[markl]

my tank is an oceanic 33 gallon cube. im building a custom sump, fuge .im upgrading both my biocube 14 and nanocube 12 . ive never had hqis before. im looking at the sunpod 150hqi because i want moon lights. i do have room to hang it if i need.also is there any other light set up i could use that i can hang thats a better value ? and should i go for 250 or 250? its in a really big living room wth vaulted creilings. any advise would be great before ordering.i would like to find a set up with moon lights if i can ,if not oh well.


mark

 

[liverock27]

How wide is the tank? Outer Orbit makes a 24" light that has 1x150w HQi, 2x65w PC Actinics, and 4 Lunar lights and it has a hanging kit.

 

[mvm]

I have 30' ceilings in my LR and used a plant hanger from HD to hang mine. I think it looks pretty good:
Yes the fixture and pictures where not straight, but they are now.

 

[reefknight]

Aquamedic makes a hanging fixture that has 250W DE MH w/ T-5 actinics. Comes in a 24" length. I have the 4' version and love it.

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem~idProduct~AQ1811.html">http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem~idProduct~AQ1811.html</a>

I have a Oceanic 30 cube, been in service for over two years with a PFO fixture. The fixture has (2) 27W PC's (use 32W lamps) and a mogul socket. Your choice of ballast (I use an Ice Cap 250) and they make a moonlight that attaches to the mogul socket. It has been great for my purposes. My only complaint would be that the fan included in the pendant is a little loud. I've been to lazy to swap it out for another fan.

[IMG]http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=PFO-250PP10K&Category_Code=PFOp">http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=PFO-250PP10K&Category_Code=PFOp</a>
This one has the PFO ballast included.

[IMG]http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=PFO-ML&Category_Code=moonlight">http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=PFO-ML&Category_Code=moonlight</a>
This is the moonlight add-on

Hope this helps!

 

[cgill311]

2nd nature;146644 wrote: should i go for 250 or 250?

mark

Hmmmm.....tough call. I'd definitely go with the.... no WAIT, you'd better stick with the....err uhhh, just go with the 250.

 

[glxtrix]

lol. I'd go with a 250 over a 150. Personally.

 

[cameron]

If you don't mind going mogul, look into the 175w Iwasaki. Bang for the buck probably the best MH out there for tanks at or under 24".

 

[markl]

that was 150 or 250 hqi. how about the saolana ball?

 

[FutureInterest]

I've got a viper 150w that I got from aquabuys. Its a helluva deal and works well on my 24 gallon cube.

I installed some moonlights for 8 dollars or so and it looks fantastic .

If you do end up buying from aquabuys, which I HIGHLY recommend for good customer service and a good product, I'll be glad to help you install the moonlights.

 

[linda lee]

FutureInterest;146716 wrote: If you do end up buying from aquabuys, which I HIGHLY recommend for good customer service and a good product, I'll be glad to help you install the moonlights.

Not to mention that the discount you get at Aquabuys would just about pay for your ARC membership.

[subtle hint]

 

[markl]

Not to mention that the discount you get at Aquabuys would just about pay for your ARC membership

id like to become a member. could some one link me over to it?

 

[markl]

any other recommendations on lights pendents ect?

 

[xyzpdq0121]

 

[casper75]

Look at the coralvue DE LumenBright pendant and the coralvue ballast

 

[markl]

thanks to sam at aquabuys. really cool person. im picking up the solana 34 hqi disco ball.