Lighting Decision

Discussion in 'Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting' started by Bunner, May 31, 2010.

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  1. Bunner

    Bunner Bubble Tip Anemone

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    So I need to decide what i should get. I have two options:

    1. Current USA $500
    2 x 250 MH
    4x 54 actinic T5HO
    9x led moons lights

    2. Coralife $340
    2x 175 MH
    4x 65 pcs
    4? leds moons

    My delemia is this: i want to keep some sps (nothing crazy) my tank is 24 deep std 90gal. obviously the currrent usa is more powerful.... but i am wondering if the coralife would be fine.

    Anyone?
    both are used btw with 6 month bulbs.
     
    Bunner, May 31, 2010
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  2. jonjonwells

    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    175W would be enough for low to medium light requiring SPS corals. Probably not for blues.

    250W would grow anything you wanted, at any level you wanted.

    T-5s are definitely a better way to go. Just my Opinion.
     
    jonjonwells, May 31, 2010
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  3. the fisherman

    the fisherman Vlamingii Tang

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    If you want to keep sps I would go with the 250 w current fixture.
     
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  4. Bunner

    Bunner Bubble Tip Anemone

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    ok sounds like the 250 would be the better way to go.
     
    Bunner, May 31, 2010
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