How would you light up a sps dominant system? - Page 5

smokinreefer · #41 12-23-2015, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Aquattro

Bet you're gonna be happy with that one!

Lol, I was waiting for that.

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Originally Posted by Bblinks

I had a bad experience with that line of products.

Were you using the hybrid? What problems did you have? PM me if you'd like.

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Originally Posted by Scythanith

All T5, that's what the real pros use.

I am diggin the matrix dimtec. That is a slick fixture!

Aquattro · #42 12-23-2015, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by smokinreefer

Lol, I was waiting for that.

Wasn't everybody?

I would concede that a T5 setup, with LED supp to add shimmer, would also be a pleasing setup. I do not like T5 alone, too flat looking. Personal preference though..

daelie · #43 12-23-2015, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Aquattro

Wasn't everybody?

I would concede that a T5 setup, with LED supp to add shimmer, would also be a pleasing setup. I do not like T5 alone, too flat looking. Personal preference though..

I agree. I have a matrixx ii over my tank but it was looking a little dull so I bought a couple used a360we's and i really love the look of the tank now

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smokinreefer · #44 12-24-2015, 12:49 AM

Ugh. I have never run a t5 system. Thinking I wouldn't be happy with a "flat" light...

But I must say, the look of the matrixx fixture is by far my favorite so far.

Apo Reefer · #45 12-24-2015, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by smokinreefer

Ugh. I have never run a t5 system. Thinking I wouldn't be happy with a "flat" light...

But I must say, the look of the matrixx fixture is by far my favorite so far.

J&L and Thomas (TN23) is running full T5s on their RSMs, I don't think it's flat at all. Two of the nicest SPS tanks I've ever seen.

Apo Reefer · #46 12-24-2015, 01:01 AM

by the way that Giesemann MATRIXX T5 Fixture is sexy.

Aquattro · #47 12-24-2015, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Apo Reefer

J&L and Thomas (TN23) is running full T5s on their RSMs, I don't think it's flat at all. Two of the nicest SPS tanks I've ever seen.

Maybe flat is the wrong word. Just "static" maybe. I've always had shimmer from HM and didn't like my tank without it. Color was nice, but it didn't feel alive!

smokinreefer · #48 12-24-2015, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Apo Reefer

J&L and Thomas (TN23) is running full T5s on their RSMs, I don't think it's flat at all. Two of the nicest SPS tanks I've ever seen.

Yes, I guess it didn't cross my mind. I'll have to scrutinize it more next time I'm there.

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Originally Posted by Apo Reefer

by the way that Giesemann MATRIXX T5 Fixture is sexy.

Yeah, it's on the top off my list, based on that.

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Originally Posted by Aquattro

Maybe flat is the wrong word. Just "static" maybe. I've always had shimmer from HM and didn't like my tank without it. Color was nice, but it didn't feel alive!

Heh, I get what you mean. I've only used MH and Led as my main lighting. Except for my freshwater days, but I can't remember that far back.