Hamilton Cebu Sun Metal Halides Sourcing

[Reefering1]

I suggest by figuring out what bulb(wattage,temperature, availability) you want and can get first. 250w is slim pickings right now. Hopefully they make a comeback, until then- stock up on what you find

 

[Pyrogens]

Well, signs are looking pretty positive right now at least from Hamilton that this will happen. I can only hope it does, because I'm sick of the options of lighting for our hobby currently...especially LED's... no offense to the LED guys, as I currently run them too at the moment. I don't like to portray my stance with "rose tinted goggles", but you seriously can't beat halides.

 

[biecacka]

kept my old lumenarcs for that special moment. Here is my old set up with just one on, but I have another one. 22/22/9 each one, they throw some serious light out!


corey

 

[A. grandis]

Would be so great if Hamilton is preparing a huge surprise for us all in the beginning of 2024, wouldn't it?

*** Acros reading this thread: we just can't have enough of it! ***

Halide power!
Sun in the house!!!

Let's keep them alive, thriving and growing profusely!
Please grow them for me!
Gotta love Acros!

 

[Pyrogens]

Would be so great if Hamilton is preparing a huge surprise for us all in the beginning of 2024, wouldn't it?

*** Acros reading this thread: we just can't have enough of it! ***

Halide power!
Sun in the house!!!

Let's keep them alive, thriving and growing profusely!
Please grow them for me!
Gotta love Acros!

I really hope that is indeed the case. I will be a happy camper for sure, and I don't even do SPS! The only other lighting system that has even come somewhat close to halides were Kessils. I don't run them currently, but if the for some reason I can't source a system or Hamilton doesn't come through...I'll end up going back to Kessils...while being angry at that fact the whole way

 

[A. grandis]

I really hope that is indeed the case. I will be a happy camper for sure, and I don't even do SPS! The only other lighting system that has even come somewhat close to halides were Kessils. I don't run them currently, but if the for some reason I can't source a system or Hamilton doesn't come through...I'll end up going back to Kessils...while being angry at that fact the whole way

I can only keep zoanthids here and run halide/T5s.

You will get the Cebu Sun you need... or maybe a new version of the Cebu Sun (?)
It's just a matter of time!

You could also contact Giesemann and order a Spectra from them.
Send them an email.

HQI - Giesemann Aquaristic

High-End Aquarium LED Beleuchtung, Aquarium Hybrid Beleuchtung und premium Aquarien. Handgefertigt und made in Germany

www.giesemann.de

SPECTRA - HQ/T-5

High performance light with HQ-5 technology

shop.giesemann.de

Contact - Giesemann Aquaristic

High-End Aquarium LED Beleuchtung, Aquarium Hybrid Beleuchtung und premium Aquarien. Handgefertigt und made in Germany

www.giesemann.de

e-mail: [email protected]

Or try ReefBrite.

Reef Brite Metal Halide – Reef Brite

www.reefbrite.com

Contact - Reef Brite

www.reefbrite.com

 

[biecacka]

Which island are you on @A. grandis ?


corey

 

[Bpb]

has Dave indicated what seems to be the issue with raw materials?

 

[Pyrogens]

has Dave indicated what seems to be the issue with raw materials?

Not sure. When I called I spoke with someone else, but what I was told reflected what Dave has told other individuals as well. I don't know exactly what raw materials they are having issues sourcing, but I hope that isn't an early deathknell so to speak.

 

[A. grandis]

Which island are you on @A. grandis ?


corey

Oahu.

 

[biecacka]

Oahu.

Me too!!!
For the next few weeks!
lol
Any places I should visit, or snorkel?

Corey

 

[A. grandis]

Me too!!!
For the next few weeks!
lol
Any places I should visit, or snorkel?

Corey

The Waikiki Aquarium (not like back in the day!) and Sea Life Park. The whole island will have ok snorkeling here and there. Even Waikiki is ok. Have fun!!!

 

[biecacka]

The Waikiki Aquarium (not like back in the day!) and Sea Life Park. The whole island will have ok snorkeling here and there. Even Waikiki is ok. Have fun!!!

Ok. This is our 3rd time here. Just never snorkeled while here. We have plenty of time to snorkel this time.
Thank you

 

[Pyrogens]

Thought I'd like to give a small update. Trying to track down this fixture from retailers still listing it has been fruitless. Nobody answers phones, or responds to emails. I had a similar problem awhile back trying to find a specific recirculating skimmer. Anyway, if nothing else I can wait to see what Hamilton does next year as I'm in no hurry to jump off a cliff.

 

[Kfactor]

Thought I'd like to give a small update. Trying to track down this fixture from retailers still listing it has been fruitless. Nobody answers phones, or responds to emails. I had a similar problem awhile back trying to find a specific recirculating skimmer. Anyway, if nothing else I can wait to see what Hamilton does next year as I'm in no hurry to jump off a cliff.

have you looked at reefbrites ?

 

[FUNGI]

or offerup in your area?
Not what you are looking for but......$75.00

48” Metal Halide Aquarium Marine Light w/ Compact Fluorescents, Ballasts for Sale in Anaheim, CA - OfferUp

Used (normal wear), 48” Metal Halide Aquarium Marine Light w/ Compact Flourescents, Balasts. Make an offer!;

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[oreo54]

or offerup in your area?
Not what you are looking for but......$75.00

48” Metal Halide Aquarium Marine Light w/ Compact Fluorescents, Ballasts for Sale in Anaheim, CA - OfferUp

Used (normal wear), 48” Metal Halide Aquarium Marine Light w/ Compact Flourescents, Balasts. Make an offer!;

offerup.com

What???

Posted over 4 years ago
in Anaheim, CA

 

[FUNGI]

Gonna pick-up tonight....LOL

 

[Pyrogens]

have you looked at reefbrites ?

Yes I have! It's an option for sure that I'm considering if all else fails. I used to run a single 250W for many years on an old tank.

Gonna pick-up tonight....LOL

That looks like one of those old odyssea halides? I still have an old 72" 4 bulb t5ho by oddysea and while it was ok at best, it always scared the hell outta me with how cheap the ballasts were.