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New light For My tank- needs to support SPS

Poll closed Apr 18, 2012.

  1. Nova Extreme Pro 6x18x T5 HO

    4 vote(s)
    36.4%

  2. Hamilton Tech 175 MH pendant

    5 vote(s)
    45.5%

  3. Fishneedit 4 bulb T5

    2 vote(s)
    18.2%
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  1. Gboy66

    Gboy66 Gigas Clam

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    Haha ya, go for the T5...:D
     
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  2. SwimsWithFish

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  3. SwimsWithFish

    SwimsWithFish Giant Squid

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    I'll be honest, I'm leaning towards the MH. Slap a 14,000k bulb on there and I could keep anything. I'll hang it from the ceiling and I have two double PC fans on the way that would blow heat away. I saw one of these at the store in action and the heat dissipates about a foot under the light.

    But my gut says go t5. Ugh.
     
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  4. Gboy66

    Gboy66 Gigas Clam

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    With the temp probs youve had, i wouldnt go for it. But your choice
     
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  5. Nu-Nu

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    How bout this, when you get the fans determine if you think they are strong enough to keep your halides cool.

    If you get the fans and they arent too good then get the t5s :)
     
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  6. SwimsWithFish

    SwimsWithFish Giant Squid

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    Yes! Awesome plan, Jack.:D
     
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  7. Gboy66

    Gboy66 Gigas Clam

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    I gave him that idea...

    No matter what, whatever loght you get must be able to support anything. Anything and everything;)
     
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    SwimsWithFish Giant Squid

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    LOL. I'll probably go with t5. I need those actinics!
     
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  9. 1.0reef

    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    Fishneedit T5
     
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    SwimsWithFish Giant Squid

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    Over the nova?
     
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