[Raymond3457]

I think this is the lighting system I have settled on. I will have a 55gal reef and will do sps in the future. Any coments please!!!!!!

Current USA 48in Outer Orbit 2x150w 10K HQI-MH w/ 4x54W T5 HO & 18 Lunar Lights

Item Code: CU01072

Price: $759.99

High intensity PowerPaq HQI metal halide lighting—available in both 150W & 250W
Microprocessor based driving system—15% more light output**
SlimPaq T5HO Enhanced with high lumen output lamps
LED Panels provide both blue & white lunar lighting
Screaming Performance
The PowerPaq 10,000K HQI metal halide will make your corals thrive with stunning intensity and awesome color rendition. Packed with lumens, the 10,000K provides the natural shimmering effect found on coral reefs. Coupled with a highly efficient electronic driving system and SlimPaq Actinic T5 High Output lamps, the Outer Orbit HQI produces more lumens per watt than any comparable lamp or fixture—hands up!

Leaping Illumination
Powered by an advanced electronic driving system, the high output T5 SlimPaq lamps are driven to their maximum potential while ensuring long lamp life. The patented circuitry inside each ballast ensures consistent high performance and low energy consumption while meeting FCC standards with EMI protection and low THD. All components are the highest quality available, meeting ISO 9001 standards, and are potted to reduce thermal stress and increase ballast life expectancy. A German parabolic Powerwrap reflector increases light output up to 99% and surrounds each T5HO lamp for maximum light output. Integrated fan cools both ballast and lamps for efficient operation.

Panelit
Features both blue and white Lunar lights mounted on a removable LED panel. Each color is independently controlled—allowing you to use both colors for a gradual ramp up, or one color for nocturnal viewing.

What`s Included
Each Outer Orbit HQI/T5HO fixture features PowerPaq 10,000K HQI lamp(s), SlimPaq T5HO Actinic 420nm & 460nm lamps, cooling fan, glass lens, German parabolic Powerwrap & hammertone reflectors, docking mounts, hanging kit and automatic timers.

* Note: 150 watt models feature internal electronic metal halide driving system
** 250W models feature remote driving systems.

Specifications
Model: 1072
Length: 48"
10000K PowerPaq: 2 x 150W
Actinic 460nm: 2 x 54W
Actinic 420nm: 2 x 54W
Lunar Light Blue/White: 9/9
Dimensions: 48" x 15" x 4.25"
Total Watts: 529
Total Amps: 4.6
Fixture Configuration: B

[RyanG]

Looks good to me, congrats!

[SeaBoy]

Seems like a really good deal, but with all that power you may seem to get very little algae growth, in my i have 2 250 wat hal lights which seem to stunt my growth of algae but the coral seem to like a great deal, so only use the halide breifly to not kill any algae and also switched my 10k to 67k or lower to help purple grow at accel rate and i have seen a good response, so it all depends on what your trying to do

[Reef-Daddy]

I purchased a 48" Orbit 4 x 96 watt UVO lighting system ($400.00) in June of last year and am very satisfied.

$689.99
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