12g Nano... T5's or MH??

[MarvinsReef]

okay.. I want to upgrade my current lighting in couple months.. doing my homework.. what I want to accomplish is better coloration and a little more growth...

tank specs:
- 12g JBJ nano
- 96w Quad PC
- Prizm skimmer

keeping:
- zoas
- Echinos
- Acan Lords
- Blasto Wellsi
- one huge Pink Yuma

choices: pics from Dr. Forsters & Smith web site Liveaquaria.com

T5's (24w x 4) 24" fixture w/ Lunars

MH (70w MH w/ Lunars) 20"

please reply with feedback or recommendations.. better yet, if you are running either of the above, please post some pics and specs of your tank...

Thanks
Marvin

 

[six.line]

I'd say t5. They won't get as hot.

Just me, though.

 

[bboy aqua]

I have the 70w sunpod on my 10g and I love it
one of the nicest 14k bulbs youll ever see
i mean the nicest color from a 14k bulb
the moonlight are awsome too

 

[1105]

Just curious, how much is that MH fixture?

 

[MarvinsReef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7603538#post7603538 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by bboy aqua
I have the 70w sunpod on my 10g and I love it
one of the nicest 14k bulbs youll ever see
i mean the nicest color from a 14k bulb
the moonlight are awsome too

any pics? btw, what tank do you have it over on?

Marvin

 

[trentula77]

I'm anxious to see what you get. Do take before and after pictures of the difference between lights.

 

[bboy aqua]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7604481#post7604481 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by 1105
Just curious, how much is that MH fixture?

I got mines from marine depot for $230

 

[Dan Thrash]

i would try t5 lighting. but that 24" fixture is far to big to fit over a 12g JBJ.