427HISS
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Hey everyone, I've never had a halide system, as back in the 90's I used VHO's and now LED's. I have the opportunity to buy this very nice condition used system for $200, but have some question's first. It's the 3' model.
Will need to support sps's, lps's, clams etc. Which is no problem with this unit.
Looks like it has been discontinued from the manufacturer, so can I still get parts ?
Will most halide and T5 bulbs work ?
It comes with a hanging system, so that's how I would plan to use it.
The main reason I did not like halide's, is having to use a chiller. I assume,......with this lighting I would not,.....need a chiller ?
Please advise me with your advise, comments and pro's and con's. Although it's a good price, should I stick with LED's ?
Here's the ad-
"I have a 36 inch Sunlight Supply Maristar Lighting fixture for growing saltwater corals. It has 2-250w metal halide lights and 2 T5 actinic lights, it has dual cooling fans, and a dual ballast. Bulbs are only 8 months old and everything works excellent! It is in like brand new condition
$200"
Will need to support sps's, lps's, clams etc. Which is no problem with this unit.
Looks like it has been discontinued from the manufacturer, so can I still get parts ?
Will most halide and T5 bulbs work ?
It comes with a hanging system, so that's how I would plan to use it.
The main reason I did not like halide's, is having to use a chiller. I assume,......with this lighting I would not,.....need a chiller ?
Please advise me with your advise, comments and pro's and con's. Although it's a good price, should I stick with LED's ?
Here's the ad-
"I have a 36 inch Sunlight Supply Maristar Lighting fixture for growing saltwater corals. It has 2-250w metal halide lights and 2 T5 actinic lights, it has dual cooling fans, and a dual ballast. Bulbs are only 8 months old and everything works excellent! It is in like brand new condition
$200"
