lighting thoughts about larger reef tank

mseepman · #1 10-23-2007, 05:37 AM

Here is a link to a tank thread where the guy has the Solaris lights. I think you will find it an interesting read.

http://www.reefaquariumguide.com/for...f-project.html

untamed · #2 10-23-2007, 03:55 PM

I went with 6 x 250W MH with T5 supplement, mainly due to the high cost of the LEDs.

....but I did so fully expecting that I will probably replace with LEDs at some point in time. Even while I was building, PFO announced 2 improved models.

untamed · #3 10-23-2007, 04:00 PM

I'm excited to hear about this, especially since you are so close to me! 120"L x 48"W....

Black Phantom · #4 10-24-2007, 01:07 AM

I was a firm believer of MH bulbs until I saw the tank of the month on Reef Central www.reefcentral.com He is running T5s on that amazing tank.
Makes you sort of wonder why we have been spending the big bucks

mark · #5 10-24-2007, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black Phantom

Makes you sort of wonder why we have been spending the big bucks

It is a beautiful tank but not like a couple of dozen of T5s are pocket change.

michika · #6 10-24-2007, 01:56 AM

T5s are quite expensive, even more in initital set up cost then MHs. I would really love to try them out on a tank at some time in the future, but the cost is just above and beyond.

steve fedyk · #7 10-24-2007, 02:45 AM

I was thinking of t5 in between the MH. I like what Untamed has done with his lighting, the combo lights. If I go with the 120" tank, I would like to run 8x250HQI and 3 sets of 4 t5 or VHO between them. Not sure what to run for K number. Right now I have 10000K and 20000K VHO's with two 250w HQI 13000K and I like the way I looks right now. The two led night lights are great for night viewing.