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Thread: Metal Halide

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    Metal Halide

    http://www.aquaria.com.au/catalog/pr...oducts_id/6771

    Do you think this would be an adequte lighting system for a planted 4ft tank ??
    Obviously i would need to get a 6500k bulb for it.

    Roy

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    How about adding a few fluro ?

    How heavy is your tank planted ?

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    since you are thinking of getting that unit..
    have you considered shop installation versions?
    http://cromptonlighting.com/fittings...ase_database=1

    they look pretty much identical
    and since you have to replace the bulb n e way.

    The above unit only cost me around $120. comes with ballast, bulb and transformer. All ready tobe plugged in.

    the unit is 150w right?
    finding a 150w twin plug halogen in 6500k is a bit of a pain.
    well, i havent been able to n e way.

    I use 10000k on mine..

    Good luck.
    Cheers,
    Eric

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    Same kit, $220

    https://www.corallights.com.au/shop/...152a0f81c80e38

    MH will cover a 2x2ft area.

    So depending on what plants you have, you'd probably have to go with 2x150's.

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    bad news unless u get some to make them, you cant get double ended blubs under 10000K, its blows big time

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    where can you source 10,000K MH globes from locally...

    Not keen on ordering sensitive MH globes over the net really :S
    Benny

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    I have a 5 foot halide on my 6 foot planted tank which cost me a good $700., and after having that I wouldn't go anything less, especially for a planted tank.

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