What would you use? Poll

[cale262]

What Lighting would you use for a 36"Lx32"Wx20"H, one peice euro brace, mixed reef system...

[mseepman]

I would DIY my own LED setup...on a 36" it would be really easy and very affordable.

[cale262]

Originally Posted by mseepman

I would DIY my own LED setup...on a 36" it would be really easy and very affordable.

I thought about the DIY route,...but I have to be honest with myself here,

1. I'm electrically challenged and
2. I've started many other DIY type projects and very few of them ever came to completion

[ponokareefer]

Voted for the 2*250MH.

If you only use 1 metal halide in that large of a tank will, your edges will likely be dim.

LED prices are still pretty high compared to comparable MH, so I would wait until they came down in price. You can spend quite a bit on a fancy MH fixture if that is what you are looking for.

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by ponokareefer

Voted for the 2*250MH.

If you only use 1 metal halide in that large of a tank will, your edges will likely be dim.

I voted 1 MH for this same reason. On a mixed reef you may want areas of less light, one 1 bulb is half the heat.

[mseepman]

Originally Posted by cale262

I thought about the DIY route,...but I have to be honest with myself here,

1. I'm electrically challenged and
2. I've started many other DIY type projects and very few of them ever came to completion

On a small build, I don't think you need to have very many electrical skills. You do have to finish the project though...haha.

[Flash]

Originally Posted by cale262

I thought about the DIY route,...but I have to be honest with myself here,

1. I'm electrically challenged and
   
2. I've started many other DIY type projects and very few of them ever came to completion

does this mean my tank is going to stay in pieces?? lol

[cale262]

Originally Posted by bean

does this mean my tank is going to stay in pieces?? lol

LOL, that's not a DIY, that's a "Do It 4 Someone Else",...I'm pretty good at getting those done, But it's usually 100% dependant on the other parties schedule...well maybe 75-80%

[monocus]

i would use the 24 vertex-my 60 inch over my 220 peninsula(72 long) has enough light spread as it is also 12 inches over the water

[eli@fijireefrock.com]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

I voted 1 MH for this same reason. On a mixed reef you may want areas of less light, one 1 bulb is half the heat.

i second that.
i do have a tank same dimensions and the above lighting setup.