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08-11-2006, 05:12 PM
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#1 | | Guppy
Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Orlando, FL
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| Metal hylide light
Hey gang....
Anyone ever make a metal hylide for the tank from scratch. I am not talking about the light itself, but all the accessories...like transformer and light holder and such. I need part numbers and specifications if anyone has any info. Thanks.
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08-13-2006, 10:30 AM
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#2 | | Guppy
Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Orlando, FL
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| Any preferences on manufacturer for a metal halide light? I have decided to buy the ballast, stand, and light seperately. Gonna cost me $$ vs $$$$. Point is, anyone have any experience with a bulb they didn't like? Thanks!
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08-18-2006, 10:57 AM
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#3 | | Rainbow
Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia
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| The bulbs are much the same depending on what type and wattage you get. Ushio bulbs are highly spoken of and are VERY good bulbs but they come at a higher price.
As far as the parts go you will need a Ballast, the bulb that goes with the ballast, and a reflector. No transformers or anything else is needed.
A trusted name in the industry is Icecap when it comes to retrofitting your own lighting system. Do a quick search on Icecap Ballasts and you should be able to find everything you need.
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08-18-2006, 12:55 PM
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#4 | | Guppy
Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Orlando, FL
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| On a technical note Aaron, a ballast and a transformer are one in the same. 
__________________ Ryan,
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20 gal SW w/ yellow tang
10 gal FW w/ the wife's fish | |
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08-18-2006, 12:57 PM
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#5 | | Guppy
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| PS....I ended up purchasing 2 175watt 10000k rating with reflectors and transformer for $150 online. We shall see. I already have two acitinic blues for asthetics.
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10 gal FW w/ the wife's fish | |
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08-18-2006, 01:05 PM
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#6 | | Rainbow
Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia
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| Are the bulbs you got single or double ended? HQI?
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08-18-2006, 01:20 PM
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#7 | | Guppy
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| Single....I thought about going HQI....but I know single technology. Sometimes it is just good to stick with what you know.
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08-18-2006, 02:47 PM
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#8 | | Rainbow
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| Indeed. And that goes double when electricity is involved!
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