Help me decide my lighting. 72" pendant choices

Help me decide my lighting. 72" pendant choices

  • Belieze 3x250 HQI 2x80 T5 4x1w LED

    Votes: 2 33.3%
  • Belieze 3x400 HQI 2x80 T5 4x1w LED

    Votes: 1 16.7%
  • Maristar 3x250 4x39w T5 No led

    Votes: 1 16.7%
  • Current 3x250 8x39w T5 24 Lunar Lights

    Votes: 2 33.3%

  • Total voters
    6
I am having a hard time figuring out what will be best for my 225 gallon center brace tank. I am considering 4 setups. The tank is acrylic, with a 8 inch wide in the center of the tank. The tank brace is 3/4" acrylic. If you want to see the tank you can see this thread here.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1691405

1)Hamilton Technology "Belize" 72" 3x250 MH HQI, 2 T5 80w, 4 x1w led moon lights. I can customize this to 3x400 watts if i like. This is my current favorite.

tech specs:

BELIZE SUN 72" HQI +T5 + LED Lighting System by Hamilton Technology.

* Superior craftsmanship, extruded aluminum rust-proof housing.
* Superior multi faceted reflectors.
* Compact European design, super low profile, powder coated black finish.
* Maximum cooling, ball bearing fan keeps air circulating.
* Tempered glass splash guard safety shield.
* Heat resistant T5 protective lens.
*Light visors to direct light downward toward tank.
* Individual, remote, high performance Metal Halide and T5 ballasts with solid mount feet & cooling louvers.
* Adjustable docking legs.
* Mount with support brackets or hang above aquarium with adjustable cable system.
* Separate power cords for automation of lighting cycles when using timers.
* Available in 150 watt,250 watt & 400 watt Double Ended HQI.
* 3 x Hamilton Metal Halide HQI double ended bulb with multi-faceted light enhancing German mirror finish reflector.
* 2 x T5 420nm 80 watt High Output real actinic blue bulbs with individual wrap around T5 bulb reflectors.
* 4 x Blue moonlight one watt LED lights for nocturnal viewing.
* Dimensions: L72" x W13.75" x H4.75"
* Built in the USA.

2)MARISTAR 72" 3x250W HQI& 4x39W T5 Combo Fixture Sunlight Supply

Now Includes high quality Phoenix 14,000K HQI Metal Halide lamps and Super Actinic T5 lamps by UVL.

"¢ New combination fixture HQI + T5 High Output Fluorescents
"¢ Reef Optix Design Reflectors for highest output in its class (Joshi et al., 2003)
"¢ Exclusive Tek Reflector for T5 Lights increase output by over 300%
"¢ Reflectors utilize 95% reflective German aluminum
"¢ Major brand electronic ballast for the T5 lamps
"¢ Lamp and power cords separate for maximum controllability
"¢ Sleek profile only 4.25 inches high
"¢ 80mm fans are quiet and cool fixture through unique design
"¢ Adjustable stainless steel cable hanging system included
"¢ Includes tempered glass shield
"¢ Utilizes Remote Galaxy Ballasts for low weight and reduces heat
"¢ Powder coated finish and stainless fasteners for long life
"¢ 2 year warranty on Maristar System, 5 year on Galaxy Ballasts

Kit Includes:

- Maristar 72" Fixture
- Integrated T5 Ballasts
- Galaxy Dual MH 250w HQI Ballast
- Galaxy Single MH 250w HQI Ballast
- 3 x 250W Phoenix 14,000K HQI Metal Halide lamps
- 4 x 36", 39W Super Actinic T5 lamps by UVL


3)72" Current USA Outer
Orbit 3x250W 10,000K
HQI-MH w/ 8x39W T5 HO
& 24 Lunar Lights

- High intensity PowerPaq HQI metal halide lighting"”available in both 150W & 250W
- Microprocessor based driving system"”15% more light output
- SlimPaq T5HO Enhanced with high lumen output lamps
- LED Panels provide both blue & white lunar lighting

Screaming Performance

The PowerPaq 10,000K HQI metal halide will make your corals thrive with stunning intensity and awesome color rendition. Packed with lumens, the 10,000K provides the natural shimmering effect found on coral reefs. Coupled with a highly efficient electronic driving system and SlimPaq Actinic T5 High Output lamps, the Outer Orbit HQI produces more lumens per watt than any comparable lamp or fixture"”hands up!

Leaping Illumination

Powered by an advanced electronic driving system, the high output T5 SlimPaq lamps are driven to their maximum potential while ensuring long lamp life. The patented circuitry inside each ballast ensures consistent high performance and low energy consumption while meeting FCC standards with EMI protection and low THD. All components are the highest quality available, meeting ISO 9001 standards, and are potted to reduce thermal stress and increase ballast life expectancy. A German parabolic Powerwrap reflector increases light output up to 99% and surrounds each T5HO lamp for maximum light output. Integrated fan cools both ballast and lamps for efficient operation.

Panelit

Features both blue and white Lunar lights mounted on a removable LED panel. Each color is independently controlled"”allowing you to use both colors for a gradual ramp up, or one color for nocturnal viewing.

What`s Included

Each Outer Orbit HQI/T5HO fixture features PowerPaq 10,000K HQI lamp(s), SlimPaq T5HO Actinic 420nm & 460nm lamps, cooling fan, glass lens, German parabolic Powerwrap & hammertone reflectors, docking mounts, hanging kit and automatic timers.

- Note: 150 watt models feature internal electronic metal halide driving system
- 250W models feature remote driving systems.

Specifications:

- Model: 1079
- Length: 72"
- 10000K PowerPaq: 3 x 250W
- Actinic 460nm: 4 x 39W
- Actinic 420nm: 4 x 39W
- Lunar Light Blue/White: 12/12
- Dimensions: 72" x 15" x 4.25"
- Total Watts: 1,080
- Total Amps: 9.4
 
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I'd go with either lumenarc or lumenbright pendants for this wide of a tank (30"). better spread and coverage, you'd be getting more out of each bulb.
 
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