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View Poll Results: What Kind of lighting do you use?
Metal Halides 23 25.84%
T5's 25 28.09%
Light Emitting Diodes (LED) 50 56.18%
Other 2 2.25%
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Old 02-22-2013, 05:23 PM
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I'm OK with being a snob, whether it's because I use the best lights or because I tell it how it is or perhaps just the fact I make comments like this. Don't care. When you're right, you're right.
I've been hoping to find a right person...quick question, which better, salmon or halibut?
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Old 02-22-2013, 05:36 PM
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which ever is fresher, obviously.
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Old 02-22-2013, 05:38 PM
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Which better, salmon or halibut?
The answer to that question is Bacon.
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Old 02-22-2013, 05:39 PM
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You've heard this question before, obviously!! Yes, when you're right, you're right!
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I like the way LEDs make the colors pop. When I first put them over the tank I thought they looked almost artificial, all those glowing polyps! It didn't take long to get used to it. I've had a few issues with the startup of this tank, so I'm not so sure about long term health. The past 3 or 4 months has been great.

Then there's controllability, less heat, no bulb replacement cost, lower electrical cost (maybe), the shear joy of lighting my tank with something I made myself Not seeing the downside yet... maybe later?
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My opinion with the leds atm is if your going to do it, do it yourself. There's extruded heatsinks now that don't require drilling and tapping or gluing, its cheaper, and more satisfying. Its easy to change color ratios if you want and other equipment if needed. The white and blue only fixtures are outdated. there are so many more options out there. All the sellers are good at answering questions and the builds on forums are a great help.
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