Lighting

Slyguy00 · #1 09-03-2013, 07:41 PM

So i have a marineland led light on my 50 gallon bowfront. But i think its time to upgrade. Anybody have any suggestions on what light is the best bang for your buck? Iv been lookin at the vertech alumina i think its called. Looks pretty fancy. Any input would b appreciated

tang daddy · #2 09-03-2013, 08:28 PM

I think the best bang for your buck would be T5 but if you like led then the exotic stunner strips are good aswell.

Madreefer · #3 09-03-2013, 08:32 PM

I'm a LED guy. I've been running AI Sol blues for 2 years this month now. It takes a while to figure them out. I went through bleaching, brownout etc.. But to me it's been a good investment and really happy with them. Good coral growth with SPS and LPS, no heat issues at all anymore either. I just recently purchased the AI Hydras and to early to tell with them, but so far i'm liking what I see. My only complaint is that it's too hard to get a nice pic of anything in my tank. Looks to cartoonish but i'm no photographer.

Acrowhora · #4 09-03-2013, 08:41 PM

It all comes down to budget and the types of coral you wanna keep.if your pocket is deep then I suggest the ATI t5s/led hybrid.you get the best of both worlds

Slyguy00 · #5 09-03-2013, 08:51 PM

Thanks guys. How much is the t5/led hybrid? I havnt heard much about a hybrid system before. Sounds like a good idea. But i want one that will simulate sunrise and sunset and maybe even lightning? Does it do that?

Madreefer · #6 09-03-2013, 08:58 PM

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=97604
Good guy to deal with.

Slyguy00 · #7 09-03-2013, 09:05 PM

Thats awesome. Those look like a good light setup to get. Thanks guys

spit.fire · #8 09-03-2013, 09:34 PM

Maxspect razor IMO is the best led at an "entry level" cost