metal halide lighting system

I was just wondering if it was possible to use like Garden Metal Halide grow lights over your Reef tank? It seems that Garden Grow lights are less expensive then "Reef Tank Metal Halide" Lights so I was wondering if there was a reason for this? or simply because they are "reef tank lights"...

Hello I have a 105 gallon Oceanic Reef show tank with very nice 250 watt metal halide lighting system wich also holds 2 vho flourescents and fans to remove heat, ill list main items that are included and what i paid for them but there is just to much to list: 105g tank...

I've been looking on a site that offers this for lighting... it's not a name brand, what do you guys think? Is this a deal, or will I regret it? The system will be $400 with shipping cost: 48” Metal Halide Lighting System 760W This MHS 48” is THE reefer’s light. A space saving combo unit...

I have had my flower pot for over a year now. About three months ago he stopped opening up all the way. I have tried everything to save him, but I have failed. Today I noticed little pieces of him are falling off, while other parts of him are still somewhat moving. Should I remove him from my...

Portland,OR 95 Gallon Saltwater Reef setup started less then a year ago. It is a Tenecor corner cylinder acrylic tank with a custom built stand and canopy, sump & refugium, and all of the components you would need to keep a sophisticated reef system. Well over $10,000 worth of equipment (see...

95 Gallon Saltwater Reef setup started less then a year ago. It is a Tenecor corner cylinder acrylic tank with a custom built stand and canopy, sump & refugium, and all of the components you would need to keep a sophisticated reef system. Well over $10,000 worth of equipment (see below) – prices...

95 Gallon Saltwater Reef setup started less then a year ago. It is a Tenecor corner cylinder acrylic tank with a custom built stand and canopy (with a maple bar around it!), sump & refugium, and all of the components you would need to keep a sophisticated reef system. Well over $10,000 worth of...

I'm looking into buying a JBJ k-2 Viper metal halide lighting system (either the 70w or the 150w), and I was wondering if any of the local stores are able to order this product? I would much rather buy it from a local store than off of ebay or something like that! thanks! R5 i think

Id like to say hello to everyone in the forum, My name is Joe and Im from Ky, Im in the process of installing a 150 gallon tank in my pool/bar room! it will be a saltwater reeef setup and Im very new to this...so any help would be appreciated....it will be an in-wall unit.....we are in the...

Getting to the point where I need to place an order for a reef tank... The question is, is starphire worth the price? I know that it is clearer than glass, with lower distortion, and doesn't scratch as easily as acrylic. Still, it nearly doubles the price of the tank, and that makes my head...

50 Gallon Aquaview Bowfront Aquarium - Price drop to $300 Black Back. 36"W x 16"D x 25"H. The deapest part of the bow is 16" and near the ends it goes to 12.5" Built in center overflow chamber. Allows for both functional and attractive superior sump style filtration. Can be used for both...

I gave my brother my Hamilton metal halide lighting system 9 years ago and always thought it was a 250W system. However, when I check the light bulbs last week, they were 175W. Are the 175W and 250W light bulbs interchangable? How do I know for sure which lighting system that he has w/o...

I already out grew my 70 gal. Tenecor tank and have been looking for an excuse to upgrade so I finally made the purchase on a new custom 150 gal tank built by Waves Marine Aquaria. I wanted to give a shout out on what a wonderful shop and staff they have. Since I started this hobby I was not met...

Aquarium Looking for a fashionable show tank. Look no further. 50 gallon Aquaview bowfront aquarium. Black Back. Built in center overflow chamber. Allows for both functional and attractive superior sump style filtration. Canopy This aquarium comes with a beautiful custom oak canopy. Front...

Hello ! A more detailed list is to follow: *120 gallon All Glass Aquarium with All Glass Cherry Stand *Bio Rocker Deluxe Filtration System *Kent Marine Nautilus Protein Skimmer *Mag 12 & 91/2 Pump *4 powerheads in tank *Wavemaster Pro *Titanium Heater *Metal Halide Lighting System with...

Well I've been saying it for a year now, "gonna get a big one". Now the plans are in the works. It's going to be a long slow process. Measured a wall in the living room, and 72" tank w/stand should fit perfect. However a beautiful fw planted tank of years sits there. Hopefully I can move it with...

In The Conscientious Marine Aquarist it says that Metal Halide is the only way to go for reef tanks. Although every fish store I see has the soft coral under VHO. The book also states the reason some people don't like metal halide because they replace the normal lighting with the new halide...