Best sleekest MH out there

[Giga]

I'm brand new to MH and getting them for my tide pool tank 48"x18"x13" and am thinking about two 150W MH and have no idea what to get. I want something that won't run up my electric bill to much, is very sleek(needs to look good-artys tank), and will last and not be a huge fire hazard(electronic ballest(sp)). Also where do you guys store your ballest? I was thinking of in my stand with a deticated cooling fan on them? I need all you pros out there opinion!

[lizardarm]

geissmann fixtures are way sleek, but they are also way spendy.
most ballasts generate significant heat, so you'd be better off to leave it outside the stand.

[Giga]

hmmm I want the ballast to be out of the way though so i'm a bit stuck. Where do you guys store you ballast? I kinda like this guy but it has a magnetic ballast so i'm so confused on what I should get?
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...2&pcatid=12112

[Steve973]

Don't be afraid of magnetic ballasts. You'll get more output with a magnetic ballast.

[ConcreteReefer]

Giesemann Infinity is the best looking fixture out there IMHO-

[Steve973]

Be careful of "sleek", but I understand the desire for good aesthetics. With lighting, your primary concern is getting light to your tank inhabitants. Make sure the reflector meets your needs. A nice looking and expensive fixture won't be very good if it doesn't have an adequate spread for your tank dimensions.

[Giga]

Well I'm planing on only keep a few sps corals so lighting dosn't need to be that spread out. I accually want a light that will just shines down so that I don't have light in my eyes bulbs when I sit on my couch. I still don't know where i'm gonna store my ballast

[Paulairduck]

Originally posted by ConcreteReefer
Giesemann Infinity is the best looking fixture out there IMHO-

I have to agree. there is also a series that is controllable, simply awesome!!!

[Giga]

Yeah it looks like there the ones to get. I might get them but I can't seem to find out if their ballast are in the lights or are external. I can't even find out on their site. I might just save up for this light since My tanks need to run for about 4-6 months before I even think about adding sps corals. I like them to because they have an anti glare that it won't shine in my eyes when I sit and watch tv. Anyone know if there is a place that sells them for like not a million dollars

[Bebo77]

i like the Sfiligoi

[hawaiianwargod]

I agree with Bebo77...I like my Sfili as well...a bit bulky but it does give good light coverage. I like the reflectors they used...looks like Lumenarcs. Few people like David (Fliger) had some issues with them. I never have any issues with my fixture but I have my Maristar as a back up just in case.

[delsol650]

J- I was thinking about this for my 37 Cube I'm building but damm thats some $$$$$.

[hawaiianwargod]

Originally posted by delsol650
J- I was thinking about this for my 37 Cube I'm building but damm thats some $$$$$.

Bro,

Sure does costly but it is an awesome light...or get the Made in USA one...Maristar is awesome as well! I guess you missed Art's ( Kinetic) maristar sale huh? He sold it for a really low price.

[Flint&Eric]

i dont really like any of them...but imo giesemann, elos, and sfiligoi are the best looking imo. i really like the raw look of the elos evosun color.

[hawaiianwargod]

Flint&Eric

Those elos one are really cool as well...was going to get those when I ordered my elos tank but Jesse did not have the 250w fixtures so I ended up buying the Sflilis....