Aquarium Lighting

[mohamed]

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.

[lightningstrike]

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.

[mohamed]

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.

[Vinoth]

Why dont you DIY? So whatever you want, you can do.

[lightningstrike]

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.

[mohamed]

is it certified safe?

Lightingstrike,

how do u run ur lights?

[dr evil]

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??

[patrick123]

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

[patrick123]

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

[odi]

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.

[patrick123]

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.

[odi]

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.

[odi]

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.

[Guinness]

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

[Creetin]

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.

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anyway i going for his diy one. y pay more? same same hehe. easily can save $400 - 500 leh.

[Creetin]

sorry tink e self drawn pic sucks.

[AZIZ]

just got my mh light from Octopus Bay (came with stand /Hang & 2 cords for my timer)

Az1z

[patrick123]

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

[patrick123]

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.

[patrick123]

den get those branded 250W pendant and diy a stand lor. Dr evil's diy looks good. can try this design used by james72.

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anyway i going for his diy one. y pay more? same same hehe. easily can save $400 - 500 leh.

Any pic to show?

[weileong]

ERIC's old tank photo before he sold this MH hood to me

[patrick123]

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

[mohamed]

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?

[dr evil]

That must be Atman MH light right? hehehe

The problem is they don't have 250w version.

my atman MH comes in 2x250 watts.....

[patrick123]

Dr Evil,

You got PM.