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Milad
11-25-2010, 05:57 PM
http://www.bigalsonline.ca/productDetailsPage.mtw?productId=10093313

I'm looking to upgrade my lightning to 250w and will need to sell my current lighting. This is 150w version, currently has 13k Giesemann MHs which needs to be replaced by end of December. Also 4 96w actinics which need to be replaced the same time. it also has 4 moon LEDs. MH each have their own power plug and the actinics have their own and moons have their own.

Im also willing to trade for a 72in 250w fixture if someone has one available.

im selling less than half off new price because the lights need replacing: $765

RuGlu6
11-26-2010, 02:05 AM
Consider getting 250 W ballasts instead of 150w's.
Easy to re-fit.

ScubaSteve
11-26-2010, 03:58 AM
Consider getting 250 W ballasts instead of 150w's.
Easy to re-fit.

From my understanding this is not the case. I looked into it a while ago. Basically they designed it so you couldn't do that. Google it.

This is only the case for the Aqualight pro I must add. Other systems don't have this issue.

Milad
11-26-2010, 04:04 AM
From my understanding this is not the case. I looked into it a while ago. Basically they designed it so you couldn't do that. Google it.

This is only the case for the Aqualight pro I must add. Other systems don't have this issue.

actually scubasteve ive been googling it for the last hour

looks like I can just get 250w ballast and rewire and add new sockets in.

http://www.3reef.com/forums/i-made/upgrading-coralife-aqualight-pro-2x150-halide-62957-2.html

Kalifornia
11-26-2010, 11:59 PM
Hey Stop googling so much you'll go blind

Kalifornia
11-27-2010, 12:03 AM
BTW Milad

I'd switch the PC's over to T5's and well you can fit two 72" on each side giving you more color choices
I've done it on two of my friends Coralife fixtures and it's alot brighter and bulb varations

Milad
11-27-2010, 06:39 AM
actually its now looking like i might go LEDs!! fuk i cant make up my mind

Kalifornia
11-27-2010, 06:45 AM
Milad

One thing I know about this hobby is you can buy the latest and greatest till the cows come home.
Personally right now I'd leave the LED fixtures alone until they become more affordable, yes there's alot of benifits with LEDS but it all comes at a huge up front cost.
As there is also Plasma bulbs comming out :P yes even more technology :P lol
I would do the up grade on the halides , and convert the PC's to T5's or even go with LED's as a supplemental lighting but for right now cost wise the up grade is probly the best bet

Kalifornia
11-27-2010, 06:46 AM
BTW man the Tank looks great

Kalifornia
11-27-2010, 06:51 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJkOhw7pxNw

Here ya go just to mess with you alittle more :P lol it's cool tech but $$$

Milad
11-27-2010, 04:20 PM
well its just looking light for me to upgrade this fixture to 250w its going to cost as much as if I do a LED DIY kit. Plus i need something to do during Christmas break.

ya tank is looking good, learning alot. im about to build a MASSIVE sump with a big ATS, about 300g total. should be a good project.

Kalifornia
11-27-2010, 04:50 PM
Ya , I think its the best idea, btw the ballasts for the T5's can fit in the fixture so you can keep it looking the original and I'd see how much coralifes 250 ballasts are

I'm without a tank right now selling my place god I've been going crazy with out it lol