Pwny
Reefing newb
Im running 1 250w MH and i just got 2x2ft T5's with 2x24w bulbs in ecah one so ill post a befor and after pick for MH VS MH/T5
Which Light?
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BL1
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I've noticed that I get a cool shadow effect in my nano-cube with one MH light but, in my 75 with the 2 MH lights I don't get the shadows as much. I think it has to do with the second light filling in the shadow areas, which is disappointing because I love the way my pics come out from my nano.
slm32123
Reefing newb
Guys, Do you all realize that I am going to put this light, whichever one I get over a 10 GALLON NANO REEF? Wouldnt 298 watts be a huge overkill on a 10 GALLON tank? Also, as of right now I dont have a way to suspend the fixture, so the light will be able 3 inches from the surface... And I am only 17, so I live with my parents, and I don't pay the electric bill.
It really is down to between the LED and the MH/T5 combo though.
LEDs give an amazing shimmer effect just like MH, if you have LED moonlights, look at the tank when those are on, there is quite a bit of shimmer there.
I dont remember who said it, but they said something about how I would probably need 2 of those nano LED kits depending on the tank size. I have to remind you guys again, it's going over a TEN GALLON tank.
Sorry about all the capitals, just trying to make sure you guys understand what size tank it will be on
It really is down to between the LED and the MH/T5 combo though.
LEDs give an amazing shimmer effect just like MH, if you have LED moonlights, look at the tank when those are on, there is quite a bit of shimmer there.
I dont remember who said it, but they said something about how I would probably need 2 of those nano LED kits depending on the tank size. I have to remind you guys again, it's going over a TEN GALLON tank.
Sorry about all the capitals, just trying to make sure you guys understand what size tank it will be on
Bifferwine
I am a girl
What about this? It's perfect for a 10 gallon tank -- it's what I used for mine.
70W Metal Halide Pendant Lights
70W Metal Halide Pendant Lights
BL1
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just out of curiosity, why are you looking at an MH/T5 combo for a 10g? An MH by itself would be more then enough for that tank.
BL1
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That's exactly what I was thinking.
rdahlke1105
I'm a girl.
I think he was looking at the DIY kit to save on initial cost.
slm32123
Reefing newb
Will I be able to keep SPS at the bottom of the tank with that 70 watt mh?
Pwny
Reefing newb
in a 10 gal that would prolly be fine
slm32123
Reefing newb
alright, it looks like I will be going with the 70 watt metal halide, just to play it safe
Bifferwine
I am a girl
Yes, for sure.
slm32123
Reefing newb
well it looks like I will go ahead and sell my PC fixture, and buy that 70 watt MH
dartmyth
Reefing newb
another choice would be these led lights
rdahlke1105
I'm a girl.
I think I would be a little more impressed if the 30 whites were 3w LEDs, not just the 1's.
bjohanson1234
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I voted for the LEDs, but I would go up to the 24 LED kit not the nano. The heatsink on the nano is only 6x9 so not much coverage. The heatsink on the 24 is 12x9. Also twice as many LEDs so more light. Being a 10 gallon, you would probably be able to keep SPS with any of the new fixtures
