Metal Halides vs. T5's vs. LED's vs. Ecofriendly Bulbs Which is better?

[somewherebeyondthesea]

I am curious how many Canreefers out there use any of these types of lighting and maybe describe why you think this way? Have you tried them all?

Let the voting begin!

[JmeJReefer]

LED fan. Price, annual costs, repair are what got me hooked. And intensity of the light. Not to mention, nearly zero heat output!!!!!

[ckmullin]

LED fan as well.

[kien]

oh boy, here we go!!



.. I use MH+T5 combo :-)

[sphelps]

The only reason not to use LED is financial.

[kien]

Originally Posted by sphelps

The only reason not to use LED is financial.

or you simply do not like how LEDs look :-)

[Douglas]

Tried LED.....Switched back to MH/T5.

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by kien

or you simply do not like how LEDs look :-)

Or you like better coral colors..

[Carrera75]

Originally Posted by sphelps

The only reason not to use LED is financial.

That can't be the only reason. I use a MH/T5 combo and I am super content with this fixture that I see no need to switch to LED. Oh, and I should mention that I have seen a few set ups that use LED lighting and I have not been impressed, so this is not just about money. I have the cash for it and I chose my current MH/T5 fixture over any LED fixture.

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by Carrera75

That can't be the only reason. I use a MH/T5 combo and I am super content with this fixture that I see no need to switch to LED. Oh, and I should mention that I have seen a few set ups that use LED lighting and I have not been impressed, so this is not just about money. I have the cash for it and I chose my current MH/T5 fixture over any LED fixture.

Correct. I had MH, switched for humidity reasons, and the MH was a better light. It has a few negatives for sure, but for coral growth and color, as well as the overall look of the tank, I prefer MH.