Which MH system?

[rustypixel]

OK, I've been doing some research on MH lighting for my nano and have come up with the following three. I'd like to get some feedback from those that know these systems or own and use them. For whichever one I decide to get, I will get a 14K bulb to replace the stock bulb. Note that this will initially be placed on a 10 gal. nano but will be moved to either a 20 regular or 30 cube. Please let loose with all your comments/suggestions.

Thanks.

Edit:

Oops, I forgot the lights:

Coralife Aqualight Pro 24" 150W

Outer Orbit 24" 150W

Sunpod 24" 150W

 

[TheVillageIdiot]

hmmmmmmm...

how about the coralife 150DE pendant? Should be plenty of light and looks quite nice if you're NOT going to have a canopy...

if you are going the canopy route, i like any of the retro kits. 250w would be more than enough for that 30g cube tank.

btw, is it the oceanic 30 cube? i love that tank.

anyway, here's the link to the pendant i was talking about...
link to pendant he was talking about

 

[rustypixel]

I was hoping to keep it to 150W, but if that's not enough then I will get the 250. The cube I was looking for is the Oceanic. It is a very nice cube. The pendant is out of the question as the tank is in the kitchen and I know I won't be able to get the idea of that past the Mrs.

Thanks.

 

[TheVillageIdiot]

you def. don't need more than the 150w...

any of the units you listed will work, though the cude is only 20.5 x 18.5 at the top...

i know that sunpod has a 20" unit, but that doesn't have pc acts, instead it has LEDs. nothing wrong w/ that though.

good luck,

Matt (TVI)

 

[rustypixel]

So what if I skip out on the actinics and get the Sunpod? Other than a dawn/dusk cycle, what exactly do I need them for?

 

[UCanDoIt]

I don't have any experience with Coralife, but I like the way they look.

 

[Pico1]

My sunpods are awesome! No need for antics as its 14K and has 6 white/6 blue led lights