New Tank = New Lighting MH questions!

[Bifferwine]

My MH ballasts run 2 x 250 watt bulbs apiece.

You can easily keep SPS under T5s.

When I used to have T5s, my SPS grew a lot faster than it did under my halides when I switched over.

[Bifferwine]

Check out this fantastic deal:

http://www.livingreefs.com/forums/cl...tml#post168155

[Melonbob]

Originally Posted by jkeating2005

are t5's that much better? i personally seen better color and growth out of tanks with MH lighting over T5's?

Hmmm.. this brings me to a tough decision.

Can i get enough Watts out of Just t5's for sps?

I hope so, cause i'm giving straight t5's a shot on my 180 (72x24x24). 8x80w t5. The trick to t5's is to have a quality ballast, individual reflectors, and proper cooling. Get a light with all three of these and I'm sure you will be more than impressed.....

[Melonbob]

I've been giving out these links when I plug t5's, the first one is the bulb combo I think I'll run, and the second is the fixture I am awaiting delivery on!!!

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1437394

http://reefcentral.net/forums/showth...agenum ber=22

[jkeating2005]

errrr.. I have nova pro t5's on my 46g and i love them any LPS i have put under them have grown well.

now i just have to debate with myself.

Thanks everyone for your information and recomendations

[Melonbob]

what are the dimensions of a 125?

[jkeating2005]

72 x 18x 22

[Melonbob]

Wow, only four inches shallower than my 180, I wouldn't have guessed. And aquatinics constellation would keep ANYTHING you wanted! I went with the sfiligoi though cause its 8x80w instead of 14x39w

[jkeating2005]

ok melon i am gonna take a look into those!


Thanks

[LionFish]

check out reeffreaks setup on his 210...

Thats some Quality t5 Lighting