Ira Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 Did a quick google of NZ Electrical Wholesalers, came up with not much at all. Anyone know any? Try yellowpages.co.nz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted August 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 I didn't spend too long looking, went to TM instead. Perhaps my Google is broken? :lol: Going old school Ira, good thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bichon Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 hi abit off topic, where can peoplr buuy UV blocking glass? need 60cmx40cm hw much would it cost? thanaks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaNs Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 hi abit off topic, where can peoplr buuy UV blocking glass? need 60cmx40cm hw much would it cost? thanaks http://www.google.co.nz/search?hl=en&q= ... DcountryNZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted August 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 I think I'm going to permanently swap out the light on the 27L for the energy saver. Will this (6500k) be enough for hairgrass? Or should I double it and run it through one plug? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaNs Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 I think I'm going to permanently swap out the light on the 27L for the energy saver. Will this (6500k) be enough for hairgrass? How many watt's? Or should I double it and run it through one plug? I know how to solder and how electricity works etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted August 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 Correction, 6400k, 23 Watt Bright Daylight. Shall I double? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaNs Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 No, thats heaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted August 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 Cool. I guess I'll be making another light hood sometime soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my4age Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 i had mh on my nano planted tank, the plants love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted August 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 What size was the tank? How many watts is that light? How far above the tank is it mounted? What bulb did you use? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suphew Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 hi abit off topic, where can peoplr buuy UV blocking glass? need 60cmx40cm hw much would it cost? thanaks There is no such thing as UV blocking glass (will not in this context) what you are looking for is just plain old toughened glass, any glassier or glass shop can supply it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted October 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Sorry for bringing up an old thread but I'm considering getting MH for my new tank and forgot the name of the thing I need to run fans off. DC something? http://sog.open24x7.biz/catalog/index.p ... d8d80f5c21 Looking at the mini shade kits And which of these is more suitable for a 2ft cube for growing plants? And which of these is more/are any of these suitable for a 2ft cube for corals? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suphew Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Depends what sort of fans you are looking at using, I assume you thinking of a DC transformer? But don't assume all fans are 12v dc, most computer fans are, but a lot of fans are 240v ac and some are even low voltage ac. If you already have a fan it's power requirements should be written in the fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaNs Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Sorry for bringing up an old thread but I'm considering getting MH for my new tank and forgot the name of the thing I need to run fans off. DC something? http://sog.open24x7.biz/catalog/index.p ... d8d80f5c21 Looking at the mini shade kits And which of these is more suitable for a 2ft cube for growing plants? And which of these is more/are any of these suitable for a 2ft cube for corals? Thanks 400w is over kill... I can do MH kits if needed. Its the bulb that will make it suitable for corals... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted October 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Suphew- The only thing I'm assuming at this stage is that I'll need two fans, an intake fan bringing cold air into the hood and an outlet fan drawing air out of the hood at opposite ends, yes? Should they be equal speed to each other? HaNs-Could I get a pricing? Are you fimilar with marine coral requirements? I may have a few Q's about them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Suphew- The only thing I'm assuming at this stage is that I'll need two fans, an intake fan bringing cold air into the hood and an outlet fan drawing air out of the hood at opposite ends, yes? Should they be equal speed to each other? HaNs-Could I get a pricing? Are you fimilar with marine coral requirements? I may have a few Q's about them I don't know if I'd bother with an exhaust fan. It's not as if the air from the intake fan isn't going to be able to find a way out. And an exhaust fan will be bathed in damp air making it rust quickly. Just a grill should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 You may be better going for a smaller wattage MH and a Diamond Style Lumenarc reflector, which would give you a better distribution of light for the shape of your tank. http://www.lumenarclighting.com/ And if you are interested in going marine: http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/ ... eature.htm How's your metalwork skills - I have seen these made by hand before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted October 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 I was wondering what wattage would be needed for a 2ft cube tank for... A) Growing decent plants? and B) Growing basic, pretty corals and anemones? Thnaks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Depends on a lot, buy somewhere around 150 would probably be enough for basic plants, 250 would be ok for soft corals, 400+ for anemones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted October 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 But are 400w bulbs easy to come by? The setups at SOG are under $200.00 but the bulbs are all wrong, yes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Yes and yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted October 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 The only place I've ever seen MHs is at SOG, where can I get coral suitable bulbs from? Cheap? And I'm having trouble locating what I need to run a fan, can someone give me a link to the product? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaNs Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 The only place I've ever seen MHs is at SOG, where can I get coral suitable bulbs from? Cheap? And I'm having trouble locating what I need to run a fan, can someone give me a link to the product? You dont need a fan... Get a 12v DC PSU(computer power supply) and run 12v computer fans if you want to waste money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted October 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Are you sure I won't need a fan, they do run pretty hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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