SunDial HQI pendant

[arc eye]

Hi All,

I have an open top biocube 29g that needs a lighting system. I was thinking about trying one of these pendants in the 150W version. Have any of you tried one of these pendants? I cannot seem to find much info on them.

http://www.current-usa.com/sundialhqipendant.html

I am looking for a nice way to add MH and actinics.............any other suggestions welcome

[Ricunger]

I just got one for my 12g aquapod and so far so good. Would prefer some factory legs instead of the hangng kit. So far i like it alot. I had a sunpod but i also wanted some actinics. The timers are silent and accurate, the fan isn't very loud, but im not a fan of the 10k bulb... i got a 14k 10 minutes after turning the light on. Got mine from marine depot they had the best price around.

[arc eye]

do you think it has enough spread for the 29g biocube?

[arc eye]

bump, curious about spread

[arc eye]

well, I got impatient and went ahead and bought one..................they are only $277 + shipping at "that pet place" right now.

[smalls383]

I really like that light also, maybe you can post some pics on the tank when you get it set up

[arc eye]

Update - Light should be here on the 3rd..........will post pics and updates, but there is currently nothing in my biocube ;)

On another note, those looking for a cheap nano tank with no lights (i.e. tank only) check out nanotuners.com I got my biocube 29g for $122 it comes with the stock filtration and no lights. After $150 shipping is free (or at least it was). Look under the "replacement tank" heading.

[ilikelps]

Check this one out:
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3733+15486&pcatid=15486

Ben

[smalls383]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14292173#post14292173 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ilikelps
Check this one out:
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3733+15486&pcatid=15486

Ben

ilikelps ....although very nice especially with the T5's....is just a bit to long for the tank. Me personally, it would drive me nuts to see a light hanging over the sides of the tank.

But nice light though, wish it came in a 20"

[smalls383]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14290759#post14290759 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by arc eye
Update - Light should be here on the 3rd..........will post pics and updates, but there is currently nothing in my biocube ;)

On another note, those looking for a cheap nano tank with no lights (i.e. tank only) check out nanotuners.com I got my biocube 29g for $122 it comes with the stock filtration and no lights. After $150 shipping is free (or at least it was). Look under the "replacement tank" heading.

Great! Thanks for the update. Also, dont mean to burst your bubble but MD has that light right now for 229 with free shipping. Maybe you can get your seller to get you a price match even through the sale has already been done.....Its worth a try

[cherubfish pair]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14229014#post14229014 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by arc eye
Hi All,

I have an open top biocube 29g that needs a lighting system. I was thinking about trying one of these pendants in the 150W version. Have any of you tried one of these pendants? I cannot seem to find much info on them.

http://www.current-usa.com/sundialhqipendant.html

I am looking for a nice way to add MH and actinics.............any other suggestions welcome
I was looking at one of these for a long time, the 250w version. Very expensive. It would work perfect with a rolling light rack. I have two Coralife pendants instead. Tell me if you want a link to these.

[cirujano]

Check Marine Depot. Cool price $230.00

[Ricunger]

i got mine at marine depot also. Great price!

[smalls383]

Any pics yet Arc Eye???

[tampa-reefer]

They are great for the price, they do not look all that good but the corals dont care.


New towel substrate and V.
I wanted a dim area around my tank for low light LPS and other low photo inverts. It does have a decent spread, SPS will be no problems close to the lamp.




http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff112/internetchink84/fts1-1.jpg

[smalls383]

Wow....that light is thick. Is that they 250W or the 150W?

[cirujano]

Hey Tampa-reefer, what's size tank is that? Is a 150 watt fixture?

[MikePowell]

Both the 250w and 150w are big units. they are the same size except the 250w has an external ballast instead of internal.

I just got one from a fellow club member and it is heavy and thick. It weights around 15 pounds!!!!

Very nice light though, I really cant complain about it besides size. They could have made it slimmer and gotten the same effect.

[E.intheC]

love the substrate. and is that a new coral? I like the name "v".. :lolspin:

Seriously though, your light looks pretty sweet. Let's see it with the water and rocks in there!

[tampa-reefer]

It is a 150, they are pretty heavy as MikePowel has stated.
I do not love the looks but heck its 220 bucks for a combo light with a hanging kit.

I have a phoenix bulb in and it is also burned in.

The tank is a 40g breeder.

[plainrt]

glad i found this post.Im getting mine tomorrow for my 30 breeder.I guess ill be swapping out the 10k also.anyone have pic of it with stock bulb.....

[Tens]

i have the 250w version of the MH works awsome over my 50g tank. found it at a great price $325 and also swapped out the 10k bulb for a phoenix 14k

[smalls383]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14398608#post14398608 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Tens
i have the 250w version of the MH works awsome over my 50g tank. found it at a great price $325 and also swapped out the 10k bulb for a phoenix 14k

Any Pics so we can see the size of the light...

[Tens]

oops i couldnt find this thread for the longest. still need a pic of the light over my tank?

[smalls383]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14477661#post14477661 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Tens
oops i couldnt find this thread for the longest. still need a pic of the light over my tank?

Yeah.....show us your light!!

[Tens]

will do... my tank is still in progress though so its not TOTM status and im currently working on going bare bottom as you will see in the pic. uploading now...

[Tens]

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff165/bandet51/100_0083.jpg
[BR]
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff165/bandet51/100_0080.jpg
[BR]
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff165/bandet51/100_0018.jpg
[BR]
no flash pic of my baby. you can see a small polyp growing out the side if you look carefullyhttp://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff165/bandet51/100E0075.jpg

[Tens]

lol just noticed one of those pics is from 08' i still have that piece it was just in my 29g at the time :D

[smalls383]

Very Nice....thanks for the update!!!