Keyvan S
Member
Great idea Ian :thumbsup:, but can you list which Mitras each projects are for. The 6100 is not compatible to the 6200.
Kevin S
GHL Mitras Club
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Great idea Ian :thumbsup:, but can you list which Mitras each projects are for. The 6100 is not compatible to the 6200.
Kevin S
This is great, I've suggested that GHL do this and that didn't go anywhere, I am glad to see that you've taken the initiative to get this ball rolling. Thanks.
The Mitras are excellent fixtures and I've seen coral growth that is beyond expectations since I installed the pendant. This will be very useful for new users.
The Mitras are excellent fixtures and I've seen coral growth that is beyond expectations since I installed the pendant. This will be very useful for new users.
Can some Mitras users, not AQD_ottawa 
, give me their opinions on how many units I'd need for a 96x36x30 tank? 3 units in - - - or 4 units in | | |, or would I need more? SPS tank, open rock work.
Seems LED users sometimes get surprised at times with coverage and end up needing more units down the road with shading etc.
, give me their opinions on how many units I'd need for a 96x36x30 tank? 3 units in - - - or 4 units in | | |, or would I need more? SPS tank, open rock work.Seems LED users sometimes get surprised at times with coverage and end up needing more units down the road with shading etc.
AQD_ottawa
New member
hey why not me 
I will tell you need less and save you money
I will tell you need less and save you money Can some Mitras users, not AQD_ottawa
Seems LED users sometimes get surprised at times with coverage and end up needing more units down the road with shading etc.
i have 72x36x25 tank and i use 4 units for SPS tank. for you size i would go with at least 5 maybe even 6 in this order IIIII
AQD_ottawa
New member
Mike seriously! no way, the spread is under rated at 36x36 we had 3 on a 72" tank at macna that was 36" deep and have massive overspill, you saw it yourself.
I dont know a single person having more than 4 on a 96" tank honestly, more than 4 would be just nuts.
Our professional suggestion would be expect 4 units for balancing but start with 3, but absolute no way at all more than 4.
I dont know a single person having more than 4 on a 96" tank honestly, more than 4 would be just nuts.
Our professional suggestion would be expect 4 units for balancing but start with 3, but absolute no way at all more than 4.
AQD_ottawa
New member
6 months mike it takes 6 months, sps do not change over night or even within a month
but I was asked not to input - Sorry marty, I just dont like customers buying more than they need, not how we do things here
but I was asked not to input - Sorry marty, I just dont like customers buying more than they need, not how we do things here
Keyvan S
Member
I use three on a 72x26x24 in this order (lll), IMO all you require is four units. Now if you feel that you require more after using the three units, then buy another one later.
As Michael said "save your money" and tryout four first.
There is no saving in buying fours or eight units at once.....actually you will lose money if tried to sale the unused ones.
KS
As Michael said "save your money" and tryout four first.
There is no saving in buying fours or eight units at once.....actually you will lose money if tried to sale the unused ones.
KS
Anim8me2
Member
Most people forget that while led May look like less light you are actually getting greater PAR.
Start with 3 and add a fourth if you think you need it.
I planned on having darker corners in my 72 with three units so I could place acans and other non light craving corals. I ended up having to use gorgonians and sponges to provide shade.
Start with 3 and add a fourth if you think you need it.
I planned on having darker corners in my 72 with three units so I could place acans and other non light craving corals. I ended up having to use gorgonians and sponges to provide shade.
Can some Mitras users, not AQD_ottawa
Seems LED users sometimes get surprised at times with coverage and end up needing more units down the road with shading etc.
I would do 4 at least 5 is better for more light sources. I'm currently running two on 36" x 24" area. They cover pretty well. I can basically place SPS anywhere.
AQD_ottawa
New member
absolute no way do you need more than 4.
In my own view ATI hybrid is just T5 with some shimmer effect LEDS added, once you take into account the cost of T5 bulb replacement the units become very expensive over time. With the Mitras you get more than a T5 could ever offer and with no bulb replacement, so even with 4 units it will pay for itself.
Go with 4 units and it will pay for itself!
In my own view ATI hybrid is just T5 with some shimmer effect LEDS added, once you take into account the cost of T5 bulb replacement the units become very expensive over time. With the Mitras you get more than a T5 could ever offer and with no bulb replacement, so even with 4 units it will pay for itself.
Go with 4 units and it will pay for itself!
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rtparty
Raise The Reef!
Michael,
Have you had the chance of seeing the ATI Hybrid in person or used one at all?
The LEDs they used and reflector they created are much more than just shimmer LEDs. They look better than 99% of the LED systems I've seen and dealt with.
Not trying to argue or anything. They are both great lights. I'd personally never go back to all LEDs again after having this LED PowerModule. Bulb replacements are so cheap in all reality. People spend more in a month buying fancy coffee than you will in a year for bulbs.
Just thought I'd share. Still hoping to see a Mitras in person but I don't think there is one in Utah anywhere!
AQD_ottawa
New member
Thanks for the input but as this is the Mitras Club its best we stick to the brand in the club title otherwise it will free fall, them vs us.
I think there is a Hybrid vs Mitras thread somewhere for people to look up and post their thoughts.
I think there is a Hybrid vs Mitras thread somewhere for people to look up and post their thoughts.
