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View Poll Results: What Kind of lighting do you use?
Metal Halides 23 25.84%
T5's 25 28.09%
Light Emitting Diodes (LED) 50 56.18%
Other 2 2.25%
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Old 02-21-2013, 07:00 PM
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Default Metal Halides vs. T5's vs. LED's vs. Ecofriendly Bulbs Which is better?

I am curious how many Canreefers out there use any of these types of lighting and maybe describe why you think this way? Have you tried them all?

Let the voting begin!
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LED fan. Price, annual costs, repair are what got me hooked. And intensity of the light. Not to mention, nearly zero heat output!!!!!
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LED fan as well.
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oh boy, here we go!!



.. I use MH+T5 combo :-)
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The only reason not to use LED is financial.
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The only reason not to use LED is financial.
or you simply do not like how LEDs look :-)
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Tried LED.....Switched back to MH/T5.
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or you simply do not like how LEDs look :-)
Or you like better coral colors..
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The only reason not to use LED is financial.
That can't be the only reason. I use a MH/T5 combo and I am super content with this fixture that I see no need to switch to LED. Oh, and I should mention that I have seen a few set ups that use LED lighting and I have not been impressed, so this is not just about money. I have the cash for it and I chose my current MH/T5 fixture over any LED fixture.
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That can't be the only reason. I use a MH/T5 combo and I am super content with this fixture that I see no need to switch to LED. Oh, and I should mention that I have seen a few set ups that use LED lighting and I have not been impressed, so this is not just about money. I have the cash for it and I chose my current MH/T5 fixture over any LED fixture.
Correct. I had MH, switched for humidity reasons, and the MH was a better light. It has a few negatives for sure, but for coral growth and color, as well as the overall look of the tank, I prefer MH.
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