Any opinions on the new A/B Oceanlight w/T5?

[pecan2phat]

Hi Jeremy,

I was trying to find out a little bit more about the 36" dual 150w with T5 A/B Oceanlight that you have on your website.

I run a pair of 250w SE XM moguls with Ice Cap electronics and a pair of 110w URI actinics with a Ice Cap 660 ballast on a standard 4'x2'x2' 120g tank now and am perfectly happy with the color and intensity.
I was looking into the dual 150w to place over a 102g tank that I will be setting up. The tank measures 38.5"x25"x24" and I was hoping to set up some lighting that did not draw as much energy as my present setup.
Will I be totally disappointed with the dual 150 watters in terms of intensity vs my 250w setup?
Do you even think I can use 150 watters in a 24" deep tank for SPS corals?
I was also considering the 36" Tek T5 with a 6 bulb configuration, other than going with dual 250 watters, in your opinion, which of the above two lights would give me the best lighting option?

Thanks.

 

[eclecticvibe]

I think with a 24" deep tank you'll be best off if you stick with 250's. I think that you'll be underpowered for SPS in the bottom of the tank if you chose the 150's. The ocean lights are a German designed light produced in China. The quality seems to be very high, and we've had very few problems with the ocean light series.

 

[pecan2phat]

Thanks Jay.

Any consideration for the Tek T5 6 bulb configuration?

Trying to avoid dual 250 watters if possible.