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Saltwater Aquarium Lighting Forum for saltwater aquarium lighting topics. Perhaps one of the most expensive components in a reef tank set up, lighting is a topic that should researched thoroughly by the hobbyist. The type of lighting you use will determine which corals you can keep. There are several options for lighting such as T5-HO, VHO, Metal Halide, Power Compact and more recently LED. The new LED set ups are rather expensive but they can save you money in the long run.

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Old July 16th, 2009  
Fish Lore Newbie
 
Metal Halide lighting question

Hey,
This may be a very obvious question, but I will ask it anyway.
at the moment I have normal fluorescent lights. Kind of like this but for aquariums: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:En..._retouched.jpg

I was wondering if, because the fittings are the same, would I be able to but Metal Halide lamps like one of these in:
http://www.guppysaquariumproducts.co...es/cat_71.html

Thanks!
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Old July 16th, 2009  
Fish Keeper
 
Hope you are kidding!
Dont! not that it will fit.
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Old July 16th, 2009  
Fish Master
 
Unfortunately, you'll need to purchase either a new light strip, or a retrofit kit. The ballasts are completely different and you can't put MH bulbs into a NO flourescent light.
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Old July 16th, 2009  
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Thanks for the info, I think I will just wait for my new tank before getting better corals!
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