I ordered from http://www.fishneedit.com/2-x-150w-mhl-with-2-x-2bulbs-3ft-2150223.html last week but had them modify the shipment to include 2 X 250 MH instead of the standard 150s.
This is going on top of a DSA Neo 90.
Everything is completely modular and stand alone which is one of the reasons why I went with this fixture. I can reconfigure it, split it apart, swap out longer T5s for a different tank, add more MH pendants, etc. They include every adapter, bracket, hanging kit, and legs needed as if each item were to be installed by itself.
500 watts MH at 10K plus 156 watts of Actinic out of the box. Total price including shipping was $480.00 and this includes everything including the fixtures, mounting rails, hanging kits, clamps, bulbs, ballast, etc. The only thing you need to supply is electricity and the time to assemble.
As you can see, the T5s have a hardwired external ballast. The MH have external ballast with detachable cords. The cords are short, not allowing the ballast to rest flat on the foor using my current tank and stand.
Here is the kit mostly un boxed ready for assembly.
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The finish is aluminum and aluminum colored paint for the plastic. Everything is very light weight but the finish scratches quite easily. I already have a few minor dings from attempting to put it together. No instructions are included in the shipment.
Splash guards for the florescent is plastic. There is glass splash / UV guards on each MH.
Some noticeable noise during start up but it seems to go away after the bulbs warm up. Warm up time was less than 3 mins.
--Howard
This is going on top of a DSA Neo 90.
Everything is completely modular and stand alone which is one of the reasons why I went with this fixture. I can reconfigure it, split it apart, swap out longer T5s for a different tank, add more MH pendants, etc. They include every adapter, bracket, hanging kit, and legs needed as if each item were to be installed by itself.
500 watts MH at 10K plus 156 watts of Actinic out of the box. Total price including shipping was $480.00 and this includes everything including the fixtures, mounting rails, hanging kits, clamps, bulbs, ballast, etc. The only thing you need to supply is electricity and the time to assemble.
As you can see, the T5s have a hardwired external ballast. The MH have external ballast with detachable cords. The cords are short, not allowing the ballast to rest flat on the foor using my current tank and stand.
Here is the kit mostly un boxed ready for assembly.
The finish is aluminum and aluminum colored paint for the plastic. Everything is very light weight but the finish scratches quite easily. I already have a few minor dings from attempting to put it together. No instructions are included in the shipment.
Splash guards for the florescent is plastic. There is glass splash / UV guards on each MH.
Some noticeable noise during start up but it seems to go away after the bulbs warm up. Warm up time was less than 3 mins.
--Howard
