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01/05/2008, 06:59 PM
Hi Everyone,
I have been using an Aqua Medic 72" Aquaspacelight for 5 years. It's 72' on a 265 gal reef tank. I've been using 3 250 10k HQI's with the 4 24 watt Blue compacts. I've always liked the fixture and have had good coral growth. Needless to say it's hot and heavy. During my annual bulb change over the holidays, my middle HQI wouldn't light. I took it apart and discovered that one of the transformers was fried from it's heat over the years. I ordered a new one from Aquamedic (Global Aquatic now). Got it today and when I went to attempt to wire it, the next transformer crumbled in my hands. I need another one obviously. The third one looks like it is next. So before I continue to throw money at this I'm asking for suggestions as to a good replacement fixture. Needless to say have to move quickly as I've placed an old 4 bulb power compact system from my breeder tank over it for now. Corals will get stressed quickily though. Thanks for any suggestions and opinions.
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I have been using an Aqua Medic 72" Aquaspacelight for 5 years. It's 72' on a 265 gal reef tank. I've been using 3 250 10k HQI's with the 4 24 watt Blue compacts. I've always liked the fixture and have had good coral growth. Needless to say it's hot and heavy. During my annual bulb change over the holidays, my middle HQI wouldn't light. I took it apart and discovered that one of the transformers was fried from it's heat over the years. I ordered a new one from Aquamedic (Global Aquatic now). Got it today and when I went to attempt to wire it, the next transformer crumbled in my hands. I need another one obviously. The third one looks like it is next. So before I continue to throw money at this I'm asking for suggestions as to a good replacement fixture. Needless to say have to move quickly as I've placed an old 4 bulb power compact system from my breeder tank over it for now. Corals will get stressed quickily though. Thanks for any suggestions and opinions.
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