Suugestions Please?!

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by Seppish, Mar 19, 2008.

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  1. Seppish

    Seppish Fire Worm

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    I have a 75G Bow Front, when I originally started it I was going to just have fish and LR, well I am now getting attached to corals. I have a 48" T5 actinic, and a 48" Power Glo in one unit. Should I get another one of these units, or should a purchase a 48" 260W Power compact (and still use the T5's), or should I stick with 4 T5's? Any other suggestions would be great.
     
    Seppish, Mar 19, 2008
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  2. Brandon1023

    Brandon1023 Fire Goby

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    4 T5's would be the way to go. PCs are kind of becoming obsolete in this hobby.
     
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  3. Iraf

    Iraf Snowflake Eel

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    T5 and Mh are the only way to go now, PC are quickly becoming a nanotank only lighting solution with the prices on the latter coming down so much now
     
    Iraf, Mar 25, 2008
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  4. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    If I may put my 2 cents in, if I where in your shoes, I would go with MH's. Dont go cheap early in the game b/c you'll end up wanting better lights in the long run when you keep on hearing you cant have that coral or that one too. I had PC's for a while and always was limited on the kinds of corals I could keep. Luna
     
    lunatik_69, Mar 25, 2008
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