72" Lights from Aquatraders

[my2rotties]

Okay I am still a newbie on the aqarium scene and that thread is messing with my little brain. In your opinion who makes the best 72" lighting with MH built in? I just want to do it right the first time, and I am upset about the Coralife lighting since it is expensive. If I have to upgrade it in the end, I would almost be better off with the generic lighting and upgrade later...

My next question is what do you buy to upgrade. I did a search and get so many threads that do not help much. I am a strong believer in the search function, but sometimes it makes things so difficult for a newbie that already getting a learning overload. These forums are wonderful for all the info, but sometimes it makes the newbies run away in fear...

Originally Posted by xtreme

I have one of these units and ended up upgrading all 3 ballasts and all 3 lamps and the difference in brightness and color was unreal. I thought it was a great deal but after adding the costs of the upgrades I could have and probably would have purchased a different brand. Beware of Coralife as its quality is comparable to the aquatraders light. I have seen coralife lights with new ballasts and the difference was also huge. I would not recommend a coralife light.


There is also a HUGE thread on RC regarding this light if you feel like spending all day reading about them. LOL

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...5&pagenumber=1