Need help deciding on lighting

Deadeye

Premium Member
I like your second selection. I haven't bought in to the double ended mh bulbs like in your first selection so I don't have any experience with them yet, but I would prefer the larger reflector like in your second selection; plus the icecap ballasts. I have 2x175mh (single ended mogul) over my 75 with a 100w vho (not currently working) and that is plenty of light for my needs even without the vho (LPS, some sps, and soft corals). I don't know what the heat differences or PAR differences are between the two so hopefully, you will get some other opinions.
 
I know mine are only 150w, but I love having pendants - by avoiding an enclosure, I THINK I have significantly reduced the heating effect of my lights. ...so I guess I'm not telling you which of your two options I'd prefer... but I AM saying that pendants are the way to go - much cooler than a canopy IN MY OPINION :)
 
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