60 gallon (previously 45) cube updated on 8/19/2010

[wisesam]

Originally Posted by banditpowdercoat

what kind of a light is that?

It's the 250W MH fixture from fishneedit.com.
It looks pretty good so far, but I suppose it's too early to tell just yet.

[banditpowdercoat]

Originally Posted by wisesam

It's the 250W MH fixture from fishneedit.com.
It looks pretty good so far, but I suppose it's too early to tell just yet.

I Thought so. I have been seriously considering trying one of their lights. I am
an electrician, and I know the true cost of ballasts and lights. But soon as you label Marine, or aquarium the price jumps sky high. I think alot more people would get into the hobby is stuff wasnt over priced.

I'll be really interested in hearing your thougfhts on the light, fit, finish, etc.

[wisesam]

I think the fixture is pretty good. The case is made of aluminum which is nice a light. Should be good for dissipating heat as well. But there is not cooling fan on the unit.
It comes with a hanging kit, I think it is nice accessory.
The power cord that it uses from the fixture to ballast is a very basic one used by ordinary appliances, not the round one. I don't know if that is good enough for such high output light.
I guess the most important thing in a fixture is the ballast and reflector. I have not comment on those at this moment since I haven't used it long enough.