Recent content by mikro402

I'm in the middle of ordering a Tek Elite 6X54 48" fixture. It's to go over a 75 gal. tank. It measures 48"W X 18"D X 20"H. I would like to keep lps and sps. This is an upgrade from my pc Coralife Lunar Aqualight fixture. Right now I have a leather, frogspawn, torch, monti, bubble coral and 6...

I have been reading alot about T5 and MH lighting. One thing I'm trying to figure out is how much heat will be generated between the different choices. I definitely want to have either T5HO or MH. So is heat much higher with MH than T5 or are they close? (I am trying to avoid buying a chiller. )...

I have been reading alot about T5 and MH lighting. One thing I'm trying to figure out is how much heat will be generated between the different choices. I definitely want to have either T5HO or MH. So is heat much higher with MH than T5 or are they close? (I am trying to avoid buying a...

Is it a good idea to get a lux meter to test your lights? I was thinking of this one: Amazon.com: Mastech MS6610 3-RANGE Luxmeter: Electronics I have always replaced my lights every year. I am going from pc's to T5 and thought a meter would be better than just replacing the lamps after a...