What would you do? - Tank Lighting Upgrade.

Myka · #7 08-06-2009, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason McK

5) keep the 4X54 T5s and add 2X 250W MH

That would be my choice

J

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Originally Posted by Snappy

This what I would recommend also, make sure to get hqi (double ended bulbs) not moguls.

My thoughts exactly.

There are small reflectors, the Sunlight Supply Reef Optix reflectors are pretty small. PFO too. I'm sure there are others I'm not thinking of. Oh, Hamilton. You can often just buy the reflective piece without the pretty outer casing, and that would save space as well. I can't seem to find a link to any of those though. Make sure you buy reflectors that are closed in the end, not just a half cylinder shape with open ends, they lose a lot of light.