Halide opinions

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by kiwiroo, Jan 5, 2011.

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  1. kiwiroo

    kiwiroo Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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  3. Kevin3884

    Kevin3884 Tassled File Fish

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    I have t5's on my 265G and they are working great...without the heat and cost of MH
     
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    Kevin3884 Tassled File Fish

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    i have mostly LPS, but my SPS is responding well to the t5' too and my clams are happier than ever
     
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  6. Kevin3884

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    i personally would do a retro fit if u have a canopy :)
     
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    kstafford003 Feather Star

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    Really I thought you had to have metal halides for clams. What king of t5's are you running kevin?

    That belize sun looks very cool and sleek btw.
     
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  8. kiwiroo

    kiwiroo Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    So for T5's don't I still need around 250W in that 24" area or am I misguided :) - I see that term retro fit but don't really understand what it is, is it just buying a ballast and bulbs separately without the fancy housing?
    So why is the Odyssea MH so much cheaper, just brand name?
     
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  9. Kevin3884

    Kevin3884 Tassled File Fish

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    I am running 8 54W ATI bulbs check out my 265G build and u can see em :)
     
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    wattage is kind of a thing of the past since T5's....they put out a crap load of light.

    yes retro fit is basically DIY

    and Odyssea is cheaper cuz it has cheaper parts...not that its not a good product...its just not cream of the crop
     
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