Are MH's really the way to go

G1GY · #1 04-08-2006, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob I

.I don't understand the question, as it is not English.

Why reply then?

Cam,

Going with MH's now could save you some money in the future.

Invigor · #2 04-08-2006, 01:36 AM

I agree..without posting actual numbers and such, the input/output ratio for metal halides is unparalleled by any fluorescent combination.

I went to MH for no other reason than it's easier to ship 2 MH lamps than 8 48" fluorescent bulbs...funny enough, I've downsized to a T5 only setup because I dropped something in my tank and killed 90% of my corals and can't afford to replace them..so I didn't see a need to waste $20/month on lighting my tank with halides.

Ruth · #3 04-08-2006, 01:48 AM

WTH did you drop in your tank? That is really too bad - I liked your tank and if I had anything that was ready to frag yet I would send you something. Maybe in a few months.

Invigor · #4 04-08-2006, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Ruth

WTH did you drop in your tank? That is really too bad - I liked your tank and if I had anything that was ready to frag yet I would send you something. Maybe in a few months.

some power compacts...and no I didn't have a gfci installed yet :/ Got one now though

changed to copper wire too instead of the aluminum wire that was existing.. (moved into a new house...old as bones wiring)