How would you light up a sps dominant system?

Aquattro · #1 10-21-2015, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Scythanith

Metal halides with LED supplementation if you want faster growth and controllable colour.

I do like this option best, just not aware of any turn-key setups. If your building skills aren't high end, DIY might not meet the aesthetics factor.

Howie · #2 10-21-2015, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Aquattro

I do like this option best, just not aware of any turn-key setups. If your building skills aren't high end, DIY might not meet the aesthetics factor.

Reefbrite has a metal halide/led hybrid. I just set mine up a week ago and so far love it. Got mine from a fellow hobbyist

Aquattro · #3 10-21-2015, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Howie

Reefbrite has a metal halide/led hybrid. I just set mine up a week ago and so far love it. Got mine from a fellow hobbyist

Not a bad offering, but depending on what you're after for looks, still a bit industrial looking. IT does give options though, thanks for pointing it out.

Myka · #4 10-21-2015, 01:32 PM

I left all halide fixtures out of the equation because he said this...

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The tank will be a focal point for sure, it will be in the front of the house, dividing the formal dining room and the family room.

1. Aesthetics is a huge factor for me. It has to look clean & modern

Though Giesemann and Sfiligoi both put out nice DE halide fixtures that are pretty sleek. Some are even available in white. Imo you won't get a SE halide fixture that look sleek. ATI has a T5 + LED fixture that's been getting rave reviews, but I haven't seen it running over a tank in person. Radions are definitely still the "hardcore SPS fanatic" go-to.