where to get a cheap mh?

[Fuvibo1]

i want to get a mh for my tank and i won't might putting it together but where could i get one that are cheap because i have limited budget on hand. i am just looking for a mh about 175w and i think 1 should be good, and how much do they usually cost like reflector, socket, ballast?

 

[steve r]

coralvue retro fit kits can be bought for under 200.00. they include the bulb , socket, reflector and electronic ballast. i am looking at the 175 for my tank.

steve r

 

[Clown Monarch]

I bought a 250 MH retrofit from DIYreefs.com for $150. Best deal I've found yet.

 

[Fuvibo1]

thanks they do have some great prices

 

[captivereefs]

a 250 watt coralvue retro goes for $192. The coralvue ballast does have a 3 year warranty though.

 

[Fuvibo1]

which site where i could find the coralvue retro, tia

 

[Thumper]

Captivereefs is where i just got mine from. Go to the sponser page on top of this page. Great service

 

[klam]

I bought mine used from a local reefer.

 

[PatM]

Found this awhile back though I didn't look into it. Maybe it'll help:
www.mojosreef.com/HalideLighting.html

 

[Fuvibo1]

thank you so much i will check in to that site too

 

[greatgman]

do a search on this forum for (cheap mh/actnic)
on there you will get a link to a diy mh for an awaki 250 watt mh setup

i will be doing the same as soon as i can get some cash saved up