Suggestions on a metal halide setup for a reefer 170

[airbats801]

mh people, what would you suggest for a metal halide option for a reefer 170? I havent seen much new or used for a setup for a smaller cube like this. I'd like to setup a new tank soon. Been in on and off for 20 years. I've ran 400w radiums most of that time. I really love the look. I've been looking at led and I just dont care for it much. I don't want to make this a led vs mh thread. Just looking for some opinions on a setup for this tank metal halide wise that will enable me to use a radium or a bulb similar. I dont plan on doing a heavy coral load, but like the option to add anything down the road. I was thinking maybe a 175w de or maybe 250se? Been thinking about looking for a giesemann 24"

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

i agree its very hard to find MH set up for that size tank. I went with a Hamilton Caymen 150 watt pendant for my 32 gallon. I've only had it a week, so not comment so far, but its an option for a smaller tank.

(I previously had the coralife 150 watt clip-on that I bought in 2006, but they don't make those anymore, too bad)

 

[airbats801]

i agree its very hard to find MH set up for that size tank. I went with a Hamilton Caymen 150 watt pendant for my 32 gallon. I've only had it a week, so not comment so far, but its an option for a smaller tank.

(I previously had the coralife 150 watt clip-on that I bought in 2006, but they don't make those anymore, too bad)

any pics of it running?

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

not right now sorry, I'm not at home right now

 

[MartinM]

Geisemann makes a 150w nano fixture that should work perfectly! You can buy it on their website.

 

[RCS82]

Reefbrite has a great metal halide system to fit that tank. Hamilton bulbs are available and Phoenix bulbs I think most likely. I would go with a 250 watt, double ended bulb like that.
My current 60 cube has a Hamilton Cayman Sun reflector and an IceCap ballast. 14k Hamilton bulb with LED bars. I love the looK.

 

[X-37B]

Hamilton 150 is what I ran on my 20g nano cube around 6 years ago.
Going to setup the aio 20g nano again with the same fixture and run 14k bulbs. I got 3 @ $20 a piece.
Old nano.

Newer aio.

 

[A. grandis]

mh people, what would you suggest for a metal halide option for a reefer 170? I havent seen much new or used for a setup for a smaller cube like this. I'd like to setup a new tank soon. Been in on and off for 20 years. I've ran 400w radiums most of that time. I really love the look. I've been looking at led and I just dont care for it much. I don't want to make this a led vs mh thread. Just looking for some opinions on a setup for this tank metal halide wise that will enable me to use a radium or a bulb similar. I dont plan on doing a heavy coral load, but like the option to add anything down the road. I was thinking maybe a 175w de or maybe 250se? Been thinking about looking for a giesemann 24"

Unfortunately there is basically only one company producing metal halide fixtures in US for aquariums at the moment: ReefBrite.

Reef Brite – The Professional's Choice

www.reefbrite.com

You could also try to get Giesemann fixtures from Germany.

Spectra - Giesemann Aquaristic

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

www.giesemann.de

Hamilton sells only bulbs now!

Hamilton Technology

hamiltontechnology

hamiltontechnology.com

Otherwise you will have to look for old halide gear and let us know what you find.
Halide power!