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BEST lighting setup for ~$250
I was looking at upgrading my lighting for my 20H. I currently have 65W of PC lighting. It is enough, but I would like more light. For around a budget of ~$250, what is the best lighting i could get? i was thinking maybe a 2x65watt Aqualight from J&L's or a CSL 2X65W with Moonlite.
They are both around $250 with the CSL being more expensive. Does anyone have some good suggestions? Thank you |
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had to make a similar decision when i was looking for lights. i went with the csl, since the fit and finish seems better, and it matches my setup (everything's black). you also get a bigger fan (80mm i think) compared to two dinky ones, the legs are included, and of course, you get the moonlights too.
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how much did you gets yours for and where did you buy it?
how do you like it? |
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I run a single Aqualight on my 15 gallon nano, and a 2x96W Aqualight on my 50. Except for replacing the 36" Actinic with a CSL actinic, I am very happy with both.
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What did you not like about the actinic that came with the aqualight?
Where did you find the best prices for the lights? local? online? thanks |
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I just don't like any of Coralife's actinics, and that includes the 50/50. They seem to have no punch (par?) I just like the 96W actinic from CSL better. You can buy the lights at J&L, or MOPS. J&L's prices are considerably better.
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Why not get a
Halide ballast (175 W) PFO from J/l $110.00 Halide bulb Venkiw 10K $40 ish and a socket and reflector setup. From J/L $75.00 Should come to $225 + tax and shipping. All you would have to do is make a box for a hood to fit on the tank?
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If i went with MH, wont i need actinic supplementation as well? which would add to the cost...
thx! |
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but it is usually desired to have actinic supplementation tho right? how blue is just a 10k bulb?
what about a VHO setup with a WH7 and 2 URI bulbs? |