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I suggest by figuring out what bulb(wattage,temperature, availability) you want and can get first. 250w is slim pickings right now. Hopefully they make a comeback, until then- stock up on what you find
Hamilton Cebu Sun Metal Halides Sourcing
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Well, signs are looking pretty positive right now at least from Hamilton that this will happen. I can only hope it does, because I'm sick of the options of lighting for our hobby currently...especially LED's... no offense to the LED guys, as I currently run them too at the moment. I don't like to portray my stance with "rose tinted goggles", but you seriously can't beat halides.
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Would be so great if Hamilton is preparing a huge surprise for us all in the beginning of 2024, wouldn't it?
*** Acros reading this thread: we just can't have enough of it! ***
Halide power!
Sun in the house!!!
Let's keep them alive, thriving and growing profusely!
Please grow them for me!
Gotta love Acros!
*** Acros reading this thread: we just can't have enough of it! ***
Halide power!
Sun in the house!!!
Let's keep them alive, thriving and growing profusely!
Please grow them for me!
Gotta love Acros!
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I really hope that is indeed the case. I will be a happy camper for sure, and I don't even do SPS! The only other lighting system that has even come somewhat close to halides were Kessils. I don't run them currently, but if the for some reason I can't source a system or Hamilton doesn't come through...I'll end up going back to Kessils...while being angry at that fact the whole wayWould be so great if Hamilton is preparing a huge surprise for us all in the beginning of 2024, wouldn't it?
*** Acros reading this thread: we just can't have enough of it! ***
Halide power!
Sun in the house!!!
Let's keep them alive, thriving and growing profusely!
Please grow them for me!
Gotta love Acros!
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I really hope that is indeed the case. I will be a happy camper for sure, and I don't even do SPS! The only other lighting system that has even come somewhat close to halides were Kessils. I don't run them currently, but if the for some reason I can't source a system or Hamilton doesn't come through...I'll end up going back to Kessils...while being angry at that fact the whole way
I can only keep zoanthids here and run halide/T5s.
You will get the Cebu Sun you need... or maybe a new version of the Cebu Sun (?)
It's just a matter of time!
You could also contact Giesemann and order a Spectra from them.
Send them an email.
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Or try ReefBrite.
Reef Brite Metal Halide - Reef Brite
Reef Brite Metal Halide Pendant runs cooler and produces more light output than other compact metal halide system available.
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Not sure. When I called I spoke with someone else, but what I was told reflected what Dave has told other individuals as well. I don't know exactly what raw materials they are having issues sourcing, but I hope that isn't an early deathknell so to speak.
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The Waikiki Aquarium (not like back in the day!) and Sea Life Park. The whole island will have ok snorkeling here and there. Even Waikiki is ok. Have fun!!!
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Ok. This is our 3rd time here. Just never snorkeled while here. We have plenty of time to snorkel this time.
Thank you
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Thought I'd like to give a small update. Trying to track down this fixture from retailers still listing it has been fruitless. Nobody answers phones, or responds to emails. I had a similar problem awhile back trying to find a specific recirculating skimmer. Anyway, if nothing else I can wait to see what Hamilton does next year as I'm in no hurry to jump off a cliff.
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or offerup in your area?
Not what you are looking for but......$75.00
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48” Metal Halide Aquarium Marine Light w/ Compact Fluorescents, Ballasts for Sale in Anaheim, CA - OfferUp
Used (normal wear), 48” Metal Halide Aquarium Marine Light w/ Compact Flourescents, Balasts. Make an offer!;
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What???or offerup in your area?
Not what you are looking for but......$75.00
48” Metal Halide Aquarium Marine Light w/ Compact Fluorescents, Ballasts for Sale in Anaheim, CA - OfferUp
Used (normal wear), 48” Metal Halide Aquarium Marine Light w/ Compact Flourescents, Balasts. Make an offer!;
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Yes I have! It's an option for sure that I'm considering if all else fails. I used to run a single 250W for many years on an old tank.
That looks like one of those old odyssea halides? I still have an old 72" 4 bulb t5ho by oddysea and while it was ok at best, it always scared the hell outta me with how cheap the ballasts were.
Gonna pick-up tonight....LOL
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