Good upgrade or should I pass?

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by janderson2k, Jan 8, 2012.

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  1. janderson2k

    janderson2k Flamingo Tongue

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    Current Lighting : 4x T5 HO's

    Proposed : 48" Coralife Aqualight Pro
    2 x 150 watt 10000ºK HQI double ended bulbs
    2 x 96 watt actinic blue compact fluorescent bulbs (34" Square pin)
    4 x 1 watt Lunar MoonGlow LEDs

    Tank info: STANDARD AGA 90 - marine with a few anem's and VERY light corals. 2 clowns, 1 yellow tang, 1 6 line, 1 angel.

    I am looking to increase the variety of life I can support in my tank.
     
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  3. billielewis3

    billielewis3 Gigas Clam

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    my buddy at work has that light, its great, definatly better than 4t5h0s
     
  4. m2434

    m2434 Giant Squid

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    It's an okay fixture. I don't know that you'll increase what you can support by much. Also, I'd prefer one that had T-5 supplemental lights, as the CF lights are power hogs and getting expensive to replace.
     
  5. janderson2k

    janderson2k Flamingo Tongue

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    Picked up the unit for 270 with 6 mh bulbs and 6 of the 4 prong bulbs as well. Also has the moonlight upgraded to 4 bulbs. Booo ya
     
  6. janderson2k

    janderson2k Flamingo Tongue

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    I have already noticed an important in coral sine adding tbe new light. Very glad i made the purchase
     
  7. Mobalized

    Mobalized Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    The 150 watt bulbs won't get good penetration all the way to the bottom (below 18 inches)
     
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  9. janderson2k

    janderson2k Flamingo Tongue

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    Its doing way better then the t5's I had. No comparison.