your LPS tank lights
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michaeldaly
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I have a 65g tank and am using 2 x 150W 140000k MH's
http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merc...roduct_Code=ESU-53102&Category_Code=Aqualight
would this be a good light to get for a 20g with LPS?
is this brand reliable? is the light strong enough? what are actinics?
would this be a good light to get for a 20g with LPS?
is this brand reliable? is the light strong enough? what are actinics?
GSMguy
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http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/T5...24_inch__Tek_Light:_4-24W_T5_HO_Fluorescents_(Black)_by_Sunlight_Supply
this will bring out the colors of the LPS much better
this will bring out the colors of the LPS much better
whats not good for there colors MH or the coralife i was thinking about this light for a 20G with LPS http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merc...roduct_Code=ESU-53102&Category_Code=Aqualight
is this a reliable brand? is it powerful enough?
and what are actinics?
is this a reliable brand? is it powerful enough?
and what are actinics?
GSMguy
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well its not a bad brand or anything powercompact is lacking in color rendition not much for bulb choices and so on i guess it gets more to what you want to keep LPS will live under powercompact but the colors from t5 is much better i see that your new so im trying to steer you away from a beginer mistake buying insufficent lights as its expensive to upgrade later
GSMguy
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http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/T5_Fluorescent/Sunlight_Supply/Tek_Light_Fixtures/
this is a nice fixture that will work for your tank the 4 bulb would be much better than the coralife in output, color. and energy used the t5s use much less electricity
this is a nice fixture that will work for your tank the 4 bulb would be much better than the coralife in output, color. and energy used the t5s use much less electricity
thecichlidpleco
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Same here, I use 4 T5 on my 40 and they look great, even too bright with my shrooms, thanks for giving me a reason to write my 100th post.
Trust me, I totally agree with you, but its not like corals in a healthy stable enviorment are going to lack a ton of color, as long as they have enough light from either source. I have absolutely beautiful colored candy canes under 260 Watts on 55g & the color looks great. Sure probally would look even better under some T5s or metal halide, but the point is, its not gonna make you have horrible colored corals. I would love to upgrade lighting, but I think for someone that doesnt want to chip out a ton of money power compacts are fine.
blackheart
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yeah buy the lights. No point in have thousands of dollars in coral. If you cant make it look its best.
By the way can I borrow 300 bucks for a new tunze?
By the way can I borrow 300 bucks for a new tunze?
GSMguy
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blackheart i cant pitch in on your tunze fund because i have 260 of my own cash earmarked for another one
my new theory in this hobby is it is a throw away hobby lots of upgrades from now on i will buy once so i dont have to waste money on the same thing twice actually end up with more money for corals that way
my new theory in this hobby is it is a throw away hobby lots of upgrades from now on i will buy once so i dont have to waste money on the same thing twice actually end up with more money for corals that way
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