SRC Member mohamed Posted March 26, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted March 26, 2004 Hi, Does anybody know whether there is a complete fixture of MH 2 x 150 W + Actinic Blue set-up with individual cords for MH and Actinic Blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightningstrike Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 sounds like u r after this combination cos u wanna control the actinic blue and the MH by timers. if i m not wrong, dr evil once owned a atman 2x 150W MH wif 4x 36W blue PL. but there is only one power point although the individual lights r controlled by individual switches. Quote Austin the Westie: "I may be your best friend, but you are my everything". Lightning Strike's Back!!! Reefkeeping Is Not My Hobby, It's My Obsession. Austin's Birthday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member mohamed Posted March 26, 2004 Author SRC Member Share Posted March 26, 2004 u re right. I have a few choices such as Arcadia & Aqua Medic. both of these lights hav in-built timers. Atman, Hilux, etc come with one cord therefore not able to alternate the lights. Are there any more of such lights in the market so that I can make a good consideration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Vinoth Posted March 26, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted March 26, 2004 Why dont you DIY? So whatever you want, you can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightningstrike Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 u can get dr evil or any other certified electrician to reroute the cables for u. end up u will get 2 power points. 1 for MH and 1 for PL. think octopus bay oso got a electrician to re route the wires on their MH (which they use for their display tank) for them. Quote Austin the Westie: "I may be your best friend, but you are my everything". Lightning Strike's Back!!! Reefkeeping Is Not My Hobby, It's My Obsession. Austin's Birthday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member mohamed Posted March 26, 2004 Author SRC Member Share Posted March 26, 2004 is it certified safe? Lightingstrike, how do u run ur lights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponsor dr evil Posted March 26, 2004 Sponsor Share Posted March 26, 2004 if u need to have a seperate switches, u definate need to rewire....i have done a number of fixtures lioa..... how safe are u talking about? ....if u get someone to rewire ur house, does it meant it certified?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member patrick123 Posted March 26, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted March 26, 2004 if u need to have a seperate switches, u definate need to rewire....i have done a number of fixtures lioa..... how safe are u talking about? ....if u get someone to rewire ur house, does it meant it certified?? dr evil, If I buy the hilux or atman light and let you do the rewiring, how much do you charge? Cheers, Patrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member patrick123 Posted March 26, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted March 26, 2004 u re right. I have a few choices such as Arcadia & Aqua Medic. both of these lights hav in-built timers. Atman, Hilux, etc come with one cord therefore not able to alternate the lights. Are there any more of such lights in the market so that I can make a good consideration. Looks like we are in the same boat. My problem is worse. Since my tank will be 2.5ft deep, I was told to go for at least 250w. If this is the case, then Atman and Hilux are out since they don't make 250w light. My choices are left with Arcadia, AquaMedic, Giesmann, or Aqualight. The problem is, unlike Atman and Hilux, most of these light don't come with stand. You have to hang them on the ceiling which my HM does not allow. Anyone has any better advise? Thanks, Patrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member odi Posted March 26, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted March 26, 2004 Looks like we are in the same boat. My problem is worse. Since my tank will be 2.5ft deep, I was told to go for at least 250w. If this is the case, then Atman and Hilux are out since they don't make 250w light. My choices are left with Arcadia, AquaMedic, Giesmann, or Aqualight. The problem is, unlike Atman and Hilux, most of these light don't come with stand. You have to hang them on the ceiling which my HM does not allow. Anyone has any better advise? Thanks, Patrick Get Dr Evil to DIY one for u. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member patrick123 Posted March 26, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted March 26, 2004 No offense to all the DIY folks out there. I just like the look and feel of a commercial product. Of course unless the DIY one can look like one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member odi Posted March 26, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted March 26, 2004 No offense to all the DIY folks out there. I just like the look and feel of a commercial product. Of course unless the DIY one can look like one. As u mentioned, commercial products does not meet your specs, that's why I suggested DIY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member odi Posted March 26, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted March 26, 2004 As u mentioned, commercial products does not meet your specs, that's why I suggested DIY. One more thing, Dr Evil's DIY do look very professional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Guinness Posted March 26, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted March 26, 2004 No offense to all the DIY folks out there. I just like the look and feel of a commercial product. Of course unless the DIY one can look like one. Patrick123, I recently suffered the same dilema as you. My final solution was to use a commercial unit with a DIY/custom mount for my tank. The mount is still under design. All depends on your tank and where you can mount. Visiting Ikea can be quite inspirational Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Creetin Posted March 27, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted March 27, 2004 Looks like we are in the same boat. My problem is worse. Since my tank will be 2.5ft deep, I was told to go for at least 250w. If this is the case, then Atman and Hilux are out since they don't make 250w light. My choices are left with Arcadia, AquaMedic, Giesmann, or Aqualight. The problem is, unlike Atman and Hilux, most of these light don't come with stand. You have to hang them on the ceiling which my HM does not allow. Anyone has any better advise? Thanks, Patrick den get those branded 250W pendant and diy a stand lor. Dr evil's diy looks good. can try this design used by james72. -------------------------------------- | | | | | |____________| | | | | | | | anyway i going for his diy one. y pay more? same same hehe. easily can save $400 - 500 leh. Quote Get Paid To Read Emails. Free To Join Now! http://www.emailcashpro.com/?r=okdk11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Creetin Posted March 27, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted March 27, 2004 sorry tink e self drawn pic sucks. Quote Get Paid To Read Emails. Free To Join Now! http://www.emailcashpro.com/?r=okdk11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZIZ Posted March 27, 2004 Share Posted March 27, 2004 just got my mh light from Octopus Bay (came with stand /Hang & 2 cords for my timer) Az1z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member patrick123 Posted March 28, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted March 28, 2004 Patrick123, I recently suffered the same dilema as you. My final solution was to use a commercial unit with a DIY/custom mount for my tank. The mount is still under design. All depends on your tank and where you can mount. Visiting Ikea can be quite inspirational Can you share with us which commercial brand did you go for, and what is the design of your DIY stand? Thanks, Patrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member patrick123 Posted March 28, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted March 28, 2004 just got my mh light from Octopus Bay (came with stand /Hang & 2 cords for my timer) Az1z That must be Atman MH light right? hehehe The problem is they don't have 250w version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member patrick123 Posted March 28, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted March 28, 2004 den get those branded 250W pendant and diy a stand lor. Dr evil's diy looks good. can try this design used by james72. -------------------------------------- | | | | | |____________| | | | | | | | anyway i going for his diy one. y pay more? same same hehe. easily can save $400 - 500 leh. Any pic to show? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weileong Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 ERIC's old tank photo before he sold this MH hood to me Quote Weileong's 4ft tank Part I Weileong's 4ft tank Part II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member patrick123 Posted March 28, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted March 28, 2004 ERIC's old tank photo before he sold this MH hood to me Now I understand why you said your tank is glaring. Is there anyway to reduce the glare on this kind of design? Thanks, Patrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member mohamed Posted March 29, 2004 Author SRC Member Share Posted March 29, 2004 Hi, Ur tank is 2.5 ft deep, right. MH light will definitely suffice, unless u re going for SPS. What re the commercial products u re relating? Care to share with me. I hav Artica and Aqua Medic quotes, so far. Do u have any others? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponsor dr evil Posted March 29, 2004 Sponsor Share Posted March 29, 2004 That must be Atman MH light right? hehehe The problem is they don't have 250w version. my atman MH comes in 2x250 watts..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member patrick123 Posted March 29, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted March 29, 2004 Dr Evil, You got PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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