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The Grizz 02-06-2010 07:21 AM
LF lighting
 
Looking for 2 - 48" fixture's. Either 6 or 8 bulb T5 HO unit's Have been looking into new but thought I would reach out to see if someone has something on hand.

Kryptic4L 02-06-2010 07:32 AM
i would be looking for something more powerful then 150 w with the set up your asking for imho

whatcaneyedo 02-06-2010 07:59 PM
His tank is only 18" deep so I think 150W would probably be fine.

The Grizz 02-06-2010 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by whatcaneyedo (Post 489669)
His tank is only 18" deep so I think 150W would probably be fine.
Thank for catching that I was a little busy to reply.

Red Coral Aquariums 02-06-2010 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by whatcaneyedo (Post 489669)
His tank is only 18" deep so I think 150W would probably be fine.
It does DEPEND on what you want to grow. I have found the 150w MH to be slightly inferior to a 4 bulb HO T5 fixture. As per Grizzes inquiry of either wanting a T5 or MH if considering a MH go with the 250W,(150's are hard to sell when you will inevitably upgrade in the future) 6 or 8 bulb HO T5 would suffice.
Kevin

The Grizz 02-06-2010 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Red Coral Aquariums (Post 489694)
It does DEPEND on what you want to grow. I have found the 150w MH to be slightly inferior to a 4 bulb HO T5 fixture. As per Grizzes inquiry of either wanting a T5 or MH if considering a MH go with the 250W,(150's are hard to sell when you will inevitably upgrade in the future) 6 or 8 bulb HO T5 would suffice.
Kevin
Hey Kevin, I like to get all the opinion I can. Do you think 2 - 6 bulb t5's would be good enough for a short time until I can get a couple more set's of T5's. I would like to keep my canopy a low as possible, correct me if I am wrong but the T5's would be a better option for this reason.

JDigital 02-06-2010 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by The Grizz (Post 489695)
Hey Kevin, I like to get all the opinion I can. Do you think 2 - 6 bulb t5's would be good enough for a short time until I can get a couple more set's of T5's. I would like to keep my canopy a low as possible, correct me if I am wrong but the T5's would be a better option for this reason.
Just look at fishytimes tank Greg. :wink:

20" deep and he is running 2-36" 6bulb units and he's got one of the nicest SPS tanks in Calgary IMO. Your tank is 2" shallower... 2-48" 6bulb units work just fine over an 8foot tank. :)

Red Coral Aquariums 02-06-2010 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by jdigital (Post 489705)
just look at fishytimes tank greg. :wink:

20" deep and he is running 2-36" 6bulb units and he's got one of the nicest sps tanks in calgary imo. Your tank is 2" shallower... 2-48" 6bulb units work just fine over an 8foot tank. :)
+1

The Grizz 02-07-2010 02:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Red Coral Aquariums (Post 489716)
+1
Thanks guys I just want to be 100% sure of the lighting as I dont want to do it twice. What to get it right the first time around.

The Grizz 02-09-2010 04:25 AM
Just looking for T5 HO's as I think this is the way I want to go.


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