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03-18-2009, 11:50 PM
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I like the look of MH with T5HO...one option would be to go with a Maristar fixture...has both. I modded my Coralife fixture to have both but it's not as nice as a pre-fab combo fixture.
If you go with a canopy, you can build in your own T5HO and MH (probably cheaper in the long run) and control light bleed into whatever room the tank is sitting in.
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03-18-2009, 11:54 PM
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the maristar is outta my price range.
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03-19-2009, 03:47 AM
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I am running a 75G (48x18x20) with 2x250 14K DE MH.. I'm getting good growth from my SPS.. I don't have many softies/lps though. I will be adding 2x54W HOT5 soon just for Actinics though.
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03-19-2009, 05:46 AM
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I dunno if I want to help because I'm so jealous of the deal you got on that tank...
But I will anyway  Im running two 250 watt 14k with two Sunlight Supply T5's with stock bulbs and Im getting great color and growth. I plan on replacing the 14k with XM 10k for more growth and changing the T5 bulbs to a Pure Actinic/Actinic + combo. The key is getting good par and great color. I think either set up will treat you right, depending on reflectors and bulb choice. A fail in either area will cost you par. Check out: http://www.manhattanreefs.com/lighting (MH Bulb/Ballast testing) http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...readid=1440723 (Great thread with the first couple pages on T5 lighting) http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...6#post14642916 (Grim Reefer from RC is possibly the best T5 guru out there)
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