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October 16th, 2007, 05:11 AM
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Final post on lighting..
Help me choose.....
1. Constellation Series Aquactinics 72" 14 lamp T5 fixture - no lamps: Premium Aquatics 2. 72" Outer Orbit 3x150w 10K HQI-Halide/8x39w T5HO: Premium Aquatics 3. https://www82.safesecureweb.com/weba... gory_Code=COO I will buy one of these 3..... Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125 Clear for Life Acrylic- ASM Skimmer,RioHB20's (x2) 30 gallon sump... Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 months Other Intrests: Video Games, Saltwater Tanks, Playing with the 2yr old.. 
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October 16th, 2007, 05:12 AM
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Re: Final post on lighting..
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October 16th, 2007, 05:25 AM
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Re: Final post on lighting..
You already know what I'm going to say........
No.1 of course.
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 Live long and prosper Dominick AGA 210g. MegaflowLifereef LF1-300S berlin sumpSVS-24 skimmer w/Mag 9.5Refugium(25g.) with Nova 2x24w fuge light.Mag 2400 return.Aquatinic Constellation/14x39w T5-HO.Reef Fanatic ATO.Koralia 2/3 Current Aquarium(s) Description: Oceanic 75 gal./AGA 210g. megaflow Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 years Other Intrests: Reefing,video games,music,electronics
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October 16th, 2007, 05:29 AM
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Re: Final post on lighting..
I can't pick one. I have read and read and read and it seems that MH is the best light you can get, but t-5 can come close and do not make as much heat as MH. It all depends on personal preference. The T-5s I had I liked but MH has that shimmer to it.
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 30 gal reef, 175 MH, CSS 125. 29 gal reef, 10 gal sump, ASM mini G 130 watt PC's Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: in fresh water all my life and stared salt in 08/06 Other Intrests: aquariums,remodeling houses,and cars
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October 16th, 2007, 06:18 AM
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Re: Final post on lighting..
Given what I've just seen of T5 lights, I'd go for the first one in your list. Just got my new T5 Solar unit.
I couldn't handle the heat from MH. My tank was already borderline on the temp. Those big 150w MH are going to crank out some serious heat. I'd be real concerned about that. If you spend $1000 on a light with MH and your tank gets too hot--you'll be buying a chiller next week. 
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October 16th, 2007, 06:54 AM
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Re: Final post on lighting..
Do they make a smaller unit Freak? like a 8-10 bulb?
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125 Clear for Life Acrylic- ASM Skimmer,RioHB20's (x2) 30 gallon sump... Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 months Other Intrests: Video Games, Saltwater Tanks, Playing with the 2yr old..
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October 17th, 2007, 11:22 AM
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Re: Final post on lighting..
They have a 48'' fixture that has 7 bulbs but no fixture with 8 bulbs on the 72'' long one.
Why you ask? Is the fixture too wide for what you are looking for.
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Live long and prosperDominick AGA 210g. MegaflowLifereef LF1-300S berlin sumpSVS-24 skimmer w/Mag 9.5Refugium(25g.) with Nova 2x24w fuge light.Mag 2400 return.Aquatinic Constellation/14x39w T5-HO.Reef Fanatic ATO.Koralia 2/3 Current Aquarium(s) Description: Oceanic 75 gal./AGA 210g. megaflow Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 years Other Intrests: Reefing,video games,music,electronics
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October 18th, 2007, 06:23 AM
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Re: Final post on lighting..
T5's own
   Current Aquarium(s) Description: 55 gallon/20 gallon sump/Aquactinics TX5/LPS/SPS Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 3 years Other Intrests: My truck, wakeboarding, and golf. I also enjoy working.... Last edited by SSalty; October 18th, 2007 at 06:26 AM.
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October 18th, 2007, 07:47 PM
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Re: Final post on lighting..
Let my el cheapo light arive then ill give a review on it
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