Opinions needed on new lights please

[billdogg]

Hey All - My trusty AI Sol Blues are beginning to fail after 5 years so it's time to think about replacing them.

Tank Info: 120DT (standard 4x2x2), 40b sump with mostly SPS and some LPS.

Growth has been very good, and I'm happy with the color rendition. They are set to 45W/65B/65RB.

I would like to stay in the same approximate budget if possible.

Would I be able to get by with something like the Hydra 26's or should I go for the 52' or similar?

Any suggestions?

 

[Vinny Kreyling]

Lighting is such an individual choice but I will give options.
A friend ran Oceanic T-247's & grew anything.
I run Reefbreeder's, I may have to break down because Montipora is spreading like crazy. Pocillapora, Acropora, Songeodes, Hammer & Frogspawn all do well for me.
This is all in reference to "budget", as they will not break the bank.

 

[Misled]

Mine

Mine is a 48 inch model with 3 26hd's. You could go with the 36 inch with 2 26hd's. Just my 2 cents

 

[hkgar]

T-5's

 

[saveafish]

T-5's

T-5 LED hybrid

 

[hkgar]

T-5 LED hybrid

Nope. I have had MH, mh led, led, led/t5, t5 and the winner is "drum roll"


T5

LED's are spot lights with little spread

 

[oceanscurve]

ecotech radion or any other LED. The savings you'll have on electricity will make up the cost in less than a year.

 

[saveafish]

ecotech radion or any other LED. The savings you'll have on electricity will make up the cost in less than a year.

Yes and NO. Your heater will run more.. right pocket to the left pocket.