Need lighting advice from my fellow reefers...

[Bob I]

I added things gradually, so there was never a jump in my power bill. I still don't pay more than $60.00 per month.

[Bob I]

Originally Posted by bulletsworld

I could just see what it would look like now if I built it.

Hmmm, you want to know. , I wonder who built Beth's

[Reefhawk1]

Like my pooch huh he's my crazy little boy. I forgot to mention that the MH lighting is a good heat source in winter and torchure in summer but its still a great light source for corals. Setting up for a metal halide system is going to be expensive but don't rush into any unit right away, shop around and find something that will fit your budget. My total light fixture cost me 500 after I was finished building it. Have you tried looking on ebay.ca you may possibly find something on there you never know.


Stan

[Invigor]

Originally Posted by Bob_I

BTW, I don't like that Arc 20000K bulb one bit.

poop. I just bought 2 of those...

[bulletsworld]

Originally Posted by Reefhawk1

Like my pooch huh he's my crazy little boy. I forgot to mention that the MH lighting is a good heat source in winter and torchure in summer but its still a great light source for corals.

Hey Stan,
I Love your pooch! He's SOoOOOoo adorable! I WANT HIM! What's your pooch's name? Hey did you say you live in an apartment? Hey ME TOO but they don't let me have a (dog) cutie like that. I sure miss my puppy, I'm green with Envy now! Hey any chance you can bring him (your pooch) as your date to the next reef meet. Ah, COME ON BEV! Pooch is a reefer to!

With the MH lighting I can imagine it will be a good heat source in the winter and a torchure in the summer.

[bulletsworld]

[/quote] Thats the best part of my DIY lighting... there's actually no computer in the computer case, just a couple of MH ballasts running my lights, and a powersupply running my auto topoff. The fans in my case keep my ballasts cool to the touch, and it looks spiffy at the same time... at least it will be once I finish modifications to the thing (I hope). -Richer[/quote]

Hey thats a neat idea. You will definately have to post pics when your done. Would love to see.

[bulletsworld]

Originally Posted by kuatto

With 75 light bulbs in the house and my kids never turning a light off,I never really noticed my 250 mh bulb on my power bill I'm thinking motion sensers for their rooms

GOod idea Jim!

[Beverly]

Originally Posted by bulletsworld

Hey any chance you can bring him (your pooch) as your date to the next reef meet. Ah, COME ON BEV! Pooch is a reefer to!

Next meeting can be at your place, Leeanne Then EVERYBODY can bring their pooches

[Bob I]

Originally Posted by Invigor

poop. I just bought 2 of those...

Here's what I found. The bulb lacks what I call "punch" I have found it to be a dull, insipiid blue. Things look lifeless, and the longer I use it the worse it becomes. I have another PFO pendant on the way, and as soon as it arrives I will be going back to my Aqualine 14000K bulb. ( I can't wait)

[bulletsworld]

Originally Posted by Beverly

Next meeting can be at your place, Leeanne Then EVERYBODY can bring their pooches

YEAH! YEAH! GREAT IDEA!


But then again second thought....umm.....actually ...yeah ... yeah that wouldn't be good.