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reefskinner
04/08/2003, 07:56 PM
Just wondering if anyone is using any of these reflectors. They look pretty nice, and the price is right.
Thanks......
Shawn
http://www.aquaticlight.com/reflectors.html
reefingagain
04/08/2003, 08:35 PM
the reflector itself is fine but the bracker that holds the socket is a bit flimsy and will lean when bulb is screwed in so you have to bend it a bit
hubris007
04/08/2003, 08:40 PM
nope, never used one of those.
ReefRelated
04/08/2003, 09:12 PM
I use this one and it has the mogul base with it for $29.95
http://www.hellolights.com/methalparref.html
JG24
04/08/2003, 09:23 PM
The hellolights reflector is a good buy. I have two of them.
King Jason
04/08/2003, 11:24 PM
I had those reflectors on my last reef tank. They got the job done and the price was right. But I’m going with Spider reflectors this time around.
michealprater
04/08/2003, 11:48 PM
I have spider reflectors and they are worth every penny I paid. I could not believe how much better my halides looked.
ReefRelated
04/09/2003, 07:43 AM
Originally posted by King Jason
I had those reflectors on my last reef tank. They got the job done and the price was right. But I’m going with Spider reflectors this time around.
Whats the difference? I have the hello lights version and my buddy has the Spider lights and they are identical. Why pay so much more? Just wondering what you thought, thanks!
mojosreef
04/09/2003, 08:00 AM
I use them on my 80g and have used them on other projects for fiends. The bracket that comes with them is flimsy, but works ok with a little tweaking. I would used them again. Cant beat the price.
LeeU
04/09/2003, 08:39 AM
michealprater, where did you get your Spider Reflectors? Thanks LeeU
ReefRelated
04/09/2003, 09:51 AM
They sell them here at marinedepot.com for $48.00
http://www.marinedepot.com/a_lt_mh_spider_info.asp?CartId=
LeeU
04/09/2003, 12:28 PM
I looked at the site, they look cool. The add said they will produce 40% more light over conventional reflectors. So, if I used those reflectors what size and how many MH lamps would you suggest I use over a black back and sides tank, that is 56" long 30" deep and 25" high? Thanks Lee
michealprater
04/09/2003, 04:35 PM
I got my reflectors from anthony0812 here on reef central:D
ReefRelated
04/09/2003, 06:38 PM
Originally posted by LeeU
I looked at the site, they look cool. The add said they will produce 40% more light over conventional reflectors. So, if I used those reflectors what size and how many MH lamps would you suggest I use over a black back and sides tank, that is 56" long 30" deep and 25" high? Thanks Lee
I would say 3 - 250w or 2 - 400w. You easily get away with 2 - 250w if you wanted to reduce costs. I would recomend you use 3 or 4 VHO's with that if you went with two 250's. Just my thought.