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04-10-2013, 08:53 PM
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Annnnnnd back on track......
I run both LEDs and Metal halides (on separate tanks). I love them both. I've been a long time advocate of MH and always will be. They just have this warmth to them that make the tank feel alive. I DIY'd my LEDs back in January and went balls out with the full spectrum (RB, CW, R, G, Turq, UV) and it is freakin' AWESOME. When I make frags of SPS from my halide tank and put it in the LED tank I'm always blown away at how amazing the LEDs make things look. And now that I have them dialed in for the colour balance I like, my MH days may be numbered. That said, I can't say the same for other fixtures out there. This LED build was an experiment because every other LED fixture out there looks like **** to me (GHL is the best of the bunch but still didn't sell me). I spent a lot of time figuring out ways to get rid of all the things I didn't like about commercial fixtures (the dim tank look and colour separation/ "disco-ing" being my biggest pet peeves). I think it may be a while before any manufacturer steals me away from MH but I can build myself some damn sweet LEDs! 
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04-10-2013, 09:40 PM
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Why do I suddenly feel like I have entered a ford vs Chevy vs dodge conversation.
Everything is good, everything will do its job. And every company along with DIY has an upgrade path. There are ups and downs to every fixture. As the standard bulbs are slowly becoming obsolete and the applications numerous for led lighting, everything is still moving at a fast pace. And we are paying premiums for research and delopment and supply and demand. As with everything in this world the one thing that might be worth waiting for is price drops. Remember the days you couldn't find a large tv without a large price tag.
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04-10-2013, 10:13 PM
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samsung sucks buy an iphone....
 Steve, I will have to come over one day and look at your build. might be interesting. Either way, tank looks great. keep up the good work!
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04-10-2013, 10:33 PM
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