10g Nano, Upgrade lighting?

[04scoobysti]

Im currently checking out my options for upgrading my lighting. Im currently running 2 x 20w 50/50 PC. I have looked at a few options, and im not to keen on a retrofit kit for this tank (haven't ruled it out). I have looked at:

sunpods 70/150/250w MH all 20" wide
http://www.marineandreef.com/shoppro/metal_SunPod.htm

Current USA Orbit 80w PC
http://www.bigalsonline.com/edealinv/servlet/ExecMacro?nurl=control/StoreItem.vm&siId=1381736&catParentID=18369&scId=18369&ctl_nbr=3684

In this 10g tank I currently have zoo's, green star polyps, various mushrooms, toadstool leather, fingerleather, and a RBTA w/percula clown. This system has been doin well for 2 1/2 years. I was just thinking the corals and RBTA might like some more light.
I'd also like to keep the cost below $200

[Midknight]

The Current USA Orbit 80w PC is in US prices.
Double that if you look at the Canadian site.

[04scoobysti]

Yeah, i realize that. I was just grabbing quick examples of the products..
Im thinking that im going the route of the sunpod anyway.

[Midknight]

Let me know how it works for you and where you get one.
Would be interested in one for my nano.

[Borderjumper]

I bought this from ebay for my refugium. It seems to work very well. I have bought 2 lights from these guys and have received them both brand new in perfect condition. The only suck thing is that you do have to pay duty upon delivery.:twised:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/Current-USA-16-5-Sunpod-HQI-Metal-Halide-Strip-Light_W0QQitemZ280092487329QQcategoryZ46314QQrdZ1Q QcmdZViewItem

[digital-audiophile]

Can you get legs for those sunpods? I'm thnking about selling my 250W PFO MH pendant that I used on my cube and get a 48" MH strip for the new 90gallon.

[Borderjumper]

Both sunpods we bought came with legs.

[Midknight]

Looks like the legs are built in. You can buy hangers from these guys. The instruction are on-line if you want to see them.

[Borderjumper]

No, the legs are not "built in".
They do not even come attached. If you want them on you have to take one end of the light off and slide them on. The hanger kit is optional.

Our sump is 33 gallon and the refugium is about 10 gallons. This light does an awesome job.

[Borderjumper]

Heres a picture of the smaller sunpod. We did not buy the hanging kit. We suspended it from the stand with picture hanging wire.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y240/Carrida/sunpods001.jpg

and the bigger one. We did use the hanging kit on this one.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y240/Carrida/sunpods006.jpg


We took out the 14k bulbs on both lights and replaced them with 20's.

[Nixon]

The Current USA Orbit 80w PC is in US prices.
Double that if you look at the Canadian site.

actually i bought my current usa orbit 80W for 170 CND shipped to calgary. and that was for a 5-10day shipping time which isn't too bad. still waiting for it to arrive but i'll let you know how it is when it arrives. i'll keep ya posted.

[Midknight]

actually i bought my current usa orbit 80W for 170 CND shipped to calgary. and that was for a 5-10day shipping time which isn't too bad. still waiting for it to arrive but i'll let you know how it is when it arrives. i'll keep ya posted.

Cool. Where did you get such a great deal? :biggrin:

[mixixe]

www.thatpetplace.com has current usa products that are pretty cheap. and shipping is only 10 bucks if you know someone right over the border..otherwise shipping is alot more.

[Nixon]

Cool. Where did you get such a great deal? :biggrin:

ebay ;) they have a sale on right now. $105 usd for that light right now. not relaly much of a sale. you only save $4 usd haha. every little bit helps!

[Nixon]

just thought i'd update. i just got my current USA orbit 80W light and here's how it looks.

seems pretty good so far. it actually has 2 lunar lights. some places advertise 1.

Setup on 50/50 (both lights on)
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u90/nanotank/DSC00185.jpg

Only the 10,000/6700 on
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u90/nanotank/DSC00187.jpg

Only the Actinic
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u90/nanotank/DSC00188.jpg

my tank's still cycling so it's kindda boring haha

hope this helps your decision.

[04scoobysti]

That looks great! I think i may have to order that one off ebay or something, any idea on what the duty was?

[Nixon]

That looks great! I think i may have to order that one off ebay or something, any idea on what the duty was?

$22.10

i got them to use USPS so i didn't get raped with brokerage from UPS. really nice light. 3 seperate plugs for each one of the lights so you can set up timers for each. i got it from the "seacorals" store on ebay. great service. recommended :)

[Midknight]

just thought i'd update. i just got my current USA orbit 80W light and here's how it looks.

seems pretty good so far. it actually has 2 lunar lights. some places advertise 1.


Ok, you can turn all 3 bulbs on indipendantly but are they all on the same power cord?
Or could you plug each one into it's own timer?

[Nixon]

3 seperate plugs for each one of the lights so you can set up timers for each.

:)

[Midknight]

Dooohhhh... :silly:

I seemed to have missed that line.
Thanks :wink: :wink:

[Nixon]

Dooohhhh... :silly:

I seemed to have missed that line.
Thanks :wink: :wink:

heh np :) does anybody else have problems with water clarity? i have little particals floating around :( is that normal?

[Midknight]

Ok, so it is about 2.5 weeks old correct.
How much live rock is in it?
Was the live rock cured that you know of?
Are you running a skimmer or what filtering are you doing?
What salt did you use and what are your mesurments at?
Lets start with these.

[Midknight]

Hey 04scoobysti,

Here is the e-bay link. I am trying to find out how much he charges for shipping.
Will let you know when I find out.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=006&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=160093046698&rd=1&rd=1

(And only 5 left)... for now:lol:

[Nixon]

mine was about 30-40 bucks for shipping, depending on how fast you want it. i went 3-5 days. they shipped out on a saturday, i got it on weds. pretty fast haha. only went global express so i could track it.

[04scoobysti]

Thanks for the link! i found the other one that nixon recomended, http://cgi.ebay.com/Current-USA-20-Orbit-80w-Reef-Aquarium-Strip-Light_W0QQitemZ280077220224QQcategoryZ46314QQrdZ1Q QssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem
A little more money, the sale is over :cry: but it says they ship to Canada

[Nixon]

Thanks for the link! i found the other one that nixon recomended, http://cgi.ebay.com/Current-USA-20-Orbit-80w-Reef-Aquarium-Strip-Light_W0QQitemZ280077220224QQcategoryZ46314QQrdZ1Q QssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem
A little more money, the sale is over :cry: but it says they ship to Canada

Don't be bummed you missed the sale. It was $104 down from $109 haha. you don't save THAT much.

[04scoobysti]

They bumped it up to $114.89 US, i think ill wait another week and see if they drop the price back down. I know, it's only a few dollars difference, but im trying to stay within a budget...:(

[fishytime]

hagen has come out with a "glo" T5 HO line that is fairly inexspensive.I have two 2x 24w 24" units on my 20g for about $250 with the bulbs.Oh yeah they have a 6400k, a 18000k, and actinic bulbs available.Single reflector, but its a full curve one.

[Midknight]

I picked up the Oribit from E-bay so just waiting for it to arrive.
Will let you know what I think of it.

[Nixon]

I picked up the Oribit from E-bay so just waiting for it to arrive.
Will let you know what I think of it.

Ya wont be dissapointed :)

guys, 50/50 simulates the middle between dusk/dawn and daylight right? so i should run

actinic => 50/50 => daylight => 50/50 => actinic => moon?

let me know if i have that wrong. thanks!

[Midknight]

Holly Freaking #$@%... The light finally arrived.
Gotta love the postal service.
Now I have to wait until I get home to see it myself!