250W MH?

[medi]

I initially was going with the 150W sunpod for my new Solana, but after some research and a few recomendations by other members I think I will go with a 250W MH. I was wondering if anyone has any advice about a cheaper, but good quality, 250 MH Light, or maybe has one they would be willing to part with

[Gseclipse02]

i think we are in the same spot.... i have been told i need more light by some and i have been told i have enough ... i have a 90g tank with 2 150w MH my tank is a taller tank not a long tank

i have been wondering if i need to step it up to the 250w's or leave my 150's in there ??? i do have a clams ( on my sand bed) and SPS so i was wondering if thats enough light for them ???

[tony]

i think 250 will suit you well. i have 250w over my 30

[medi]

Do you have a chiller on your 30, or does your temp. do alright regulating itself?

[medi]

well my insomnia is kicking in, so I decided to come and sit on the computer for a little while. BIG mistake. In my sleepless haze I checked out hellolights.com and came across a light that seems like a good deal to me. Aqua Medic's Ocean Light 250W HQI with a phoenix 14k for 279.00 plus a free $50 dollar gift certificate. I did a lot of research on the 'net and heard nothing but positive reviews on this particular fixture, but since I am still new to the MH I want to run this by the club and make sure I did not just make a huge mistake. Please let me know anything that anyone knows about this light. This is why I am not supposed to be on the computer at 3AM...LOL, spend way to much money. Thanks for the help.

Here is the link if anyone wants to check this out further.
http://www.hellolights.com/index.asp?PageA...amp;ProdID=1283

[Gseclipse02]

i would personally wait to find some kind of deal on here ... thats alot ....

[tony]

Do you have a chiller on your 30, or does your temp. do alright regulating itself?

no, yes

i dont even own a heater

[seaurchin]

I have been considering doing mh's, but on a smaller tank. There is a diy project where you can make a chiller for a lot less than buying one for 5 or 600.00.

[medi]

I was going to wait to see what I could find on the forum, but I already have the tank started and I have no idea how long it will take me to find a good deal. Also, more than likely whatever I find on here will need a new bulb, which will run around $60, and with the package I bought I got $50 gift certificate, which I could always use so it's more like I paid $229. Finally, I bought brand new so I know the equipment will be reliable, and if for some reason it is not I have a warranty to fall back on. That is just my reasoning for buying new, but maybe I am just trying to convince myself it was a good deal.

[medi]

Would you please PM the link for the DIY self chiller? Do you know anyone that has tried this?