Getting new lighting. Do you know this light?

Don424 · 03/20/2018, 06:54 PM

Anyone familiar or haas used this light?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MH-48-Metal-...sAAOxyKsZRse6j

maddmaxx · 03/20/2018, 08:04 PM

itll do what you need it to do... hard truths. the led moon lights usually burn out fast and the reflectors on the T5s arent that good. to maximize that light unit. put in quality bulbs. that unit is that cheap for a reason. off brand bulbs and ballasts... so first mod would be switch out the cheap bulbs for quality bulbs....

rhinonm · 03/20/2018, 08:10 PM

Hope you didn't buy it. Cheap chinese fixture. Invest money in the lighting. At same price point Black Box leds are mucho better.. if this is your budget.

Don424 · 03/20/2018, 09:40 PM

thanks. unfortunately I need a light with legs on it.

RWB3 · 03/20/2018, 09:49 PM

I went with a current usa orbit pro on my 75 g and love it! It has legs to set on also. My BTA does excellent with it also.

Don424 · 03/20/2018, 10:19 PM

I've located(almost impossible to find)an Aquatic Life T5 4 bulb new fixture. Would it be adequate for a 75g mixed reef?......softies and some LPS

Don424 · 03/20/2018, 10:22 PM

RWB3, is your current bright enough with 1 fixture? I'm reading that some are unhappy with the intensity.

Don424 · 03/20/2018, 10:24 PM

I also found this fixture. Any comments are surely welcome.

https://www.marinedepot.com/AquaMaxx...hoC0b0QAvD_BwE

Bent · 03/21/2018, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Don424

I also found this fixture. Any comments are surely welcome.

https://www.marinedepot.com/AquaMaxx...hoC0b0QAvD_BwE

That light will not grow coral. Might grow softies.

RWB3 · 03/21/2018, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Don424

RWB3, is your current bright enough with 1 fixture? I'm reading that some are unhappy with the intensity.

I bought the 48" long fixture and have actually had to lower the intensity a little.

StinkerTinker · 03/22/2018, 10:54 AM

Get a Geissman if you are going T5's, go with minimum 6 bulb, but preferably 8 or the rare 10. Best of luck.

jayball · 03/22/2018, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Don424

I've located(almost impossible to find)an Aquatic Life T5 4 bulb new fixture. Would it be adequate for a 75g mixed reef?......softies and some LPS

Yes, that would grow Softies and LPS just fine, a 6 bulb would be better though. If you want a little more light in the future you can add LED strips.

IIRC the 4 bulb aquaticlife has active cooling as well? if not keep in mind you will have to replace the bulbs a lot sooner than in something with fans keeping the bulbs at the proper temp

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Originally Posted by StinkerTinker

Get a Geissman if you are going T5's, go with minimum 6 bulb, but preferably 8 or the rare 10. Best of luck.

So a person is trying to find a budget solution to lighting and you suggest the most expensive solution and way more bulbs than he needs?

03/20/2018, 06:54 PM	#1
Don424 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hillsborough, NJ Posts: 365	Getting new lighting. Do you know this light? Anyone familiar or haas used this light? http://www.ebay.com/itm/MH-48-Metal-...sAAOxyKsZRse6j __________________ Don Current Tank Info: 75G fowlr & softies

03/20/2018, 08:04 PM	#2
maddmaxx Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 3,003	itll do what you need it to do... hard truths. the led moon lights usually burn out fast and the reflectors on the T5s arent that good. to maximize that light unit. put in quality bulbs. that unit is that cheap for a reason. off brand bulbs and ballasts... so first mod would be switch out the cheap bulbs for quality bulbs.... __________________ One Life One Shot Current Tank Info: 40B Mixed reef

03/20/2018, 08:10 PM	#3
rhinonm Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rio Rancho NM USA Posts: 302	Hope you didn't buy it. Cheap chinese fixture. Invest money in the lighting. At same price point Black Box leds are mucho better.. if this is your budget. __________________ 180g 60x35x20 Rimless, 48" Sunpower, 5000 SRO Skimmer, 40" Advanced Acrylics Sump Current Tank Info: 200g SPS

03/20/2018, 09:40 PM	#4
Don424 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hillsborough, NJ Posts: 365	thanks. unfortunately I need a light with legs on it. __________________ Don Current Tank Info: 75G fowlr & softies

03/20/2018, 10:19 PM	#6
Don424 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hillsborough, NJ Posts: 365	T5 Fixture I've located(almost impossible to find)an Aquatic Life T5 4 bulb new fixture. Would it be adequate for a 75g mixed reef?......softies and some LPS __________________ Don Current Tank Info: 75G fowlr & softies

03/20/2018, 09:49 PM	#5
RWB3 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Salem, Alabama Posts: 23	I went with a current usa orbit pro on my 75 g and love it! It has legs to set on also. My BTA does excellent with it also.

03/20/2018, 10:22 PM	#7
Don424 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hillsborough, NJ Posts: 365	RWB3, is your current bright enough with 1 fixture? I'm reading that some are unhappy with the intensity. __________________ Don Current Tank Info: 75G fowlr & softies

03/20/2018, 10:24 PM	#8
Don424 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hillsborough, NJ Posts: 365	I also found this fixture. Any comments are surely welcome. https://www.marinedepot.com/AquaMaxx...hoC0b0QAvD_BwE __________________ Don Current Tank Info: 75G fowlr & softies

03/22/2018, 10:54 AM	#11
StinkerTinker Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 12	Get a Geissman if you are going T5's, go with minimum 6 bulb, but preferably 8 or the rare 10. Best of luck.