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08-25-2008, 07:38 PM
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Marie, are PC's really that bad? (really; honest question 'cause I don't know). When doing my initial equipment shopping before starting my tank, I saw the prices for MH lights and nearly fell out of my computer chair. What makes the MH bulbs so much more expensive (like 5x more expensive)? Is MH something that I should be saving my pennies for one day?
*sorry for the dumb questions* 
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Levek : 10g Nano reef tank : 1 hermit crab, some mushroom corals, 1 feather duster and some snails : <1 year old tank. 
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08-25-2008, 08:19 PM
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You can get much better colour and your corals look better with vhos or t-5s.
Metal halides are more intense (brighter) over a smaller area for the same wattage plus they give you a cool shimmer effect  (heat would be an issue in a 10g tank though)For a 10g nano I would look at t-5's for light if it were me
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08-25-2008, 08:47 PM
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I was looking for T5s for my 10g planted tank. I gave up because there is very little out there for 18-20" T5. Current USA puts out a fixture that didn't suit my needs, but would be great over a SW tank!
 However, you just bought your CF, and if you're happy with them, your corals are doing well, then there's no reason to change...imo.
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