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Old 04-19-2008, 02:20 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Question Eny Meny Miny Mo

OK, So I have it narrowed down to one of these three , I think..
Can anyone tell me what they would choose for a lighting upgrade.

I am mostly FOWLR for now but want to get some corals , anemones and alike. Start to build th reef so I want to ensure I have good lighting.

My tank is
Tank Size 46 Gallon bow Front, 36" w x 19" high

T5 - 234w (Best Watt for tank 5wx46g)
Current USA Nova Extreme Pro T5HO - 10K / 460nm Actinics Light Fixtures


MH / T5 - 380w (Just what I was looking for but pricy, not too too much wattage)
Amazon.com: Current USA 36 inch Outer Orbit with T5s & 150W HQI Bulbs: Kitchen & Dining

MH / CF - 442w (Not sure if i like the center MH instead of the 2, and high wattage)
36" 442W Metal Halide System (Electronic Version) - 504013

Also, is there a big difference between the 10k and 14k, besides 4k that is. I was reading and the 14k seemes to be the 10k and 20k lighting spectrum so it sounds better.

Any help with my decision would be great..

\Cheers


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Tank Stuff:
46Gal, 1 AC110, CPR Skimmer, VA Reactor, CL t5 ho 4 x 60 w w/lunar lights , 50 lbs LR, 60lbs LS
FISH:
1 Coral Beauty, 1 Flame Angel, 1 Flame Hawk, 1 Clown Goby, 1 Damsel, 2 Chomis, 1 Black Sailfin Blenny, 1 Royal Gramma
CORAL:
Mushrooms, Anemone, Feather Dusters
INVERT:
hermits different kinds, 2 turbos, 4 Nassarius Snail , Bumblebee, Banded Coral Shrimp, 2 Emeralds, 1 Sally Lightfoot
Params:
Temp 78, PH 8.3, Alk 2.9, Ca 480, Sg 1.023, Dkh 10, Mg 1400, Am .15, N2 .5, N3 10, P4 .05

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