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View Poll Results: what light should i get for a 35 gal cube | |
t5 vho? 8x24w
|    | 2 | 12.50% | |
t5 4x36w
|    | 7 | 43.75% | |
mh 150w
|    | 7 | 43.75% | |
power compact 4x24w
|    | 0 | 0% | 
03-13-2007, 09:20 PM
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| | Montipora Capricornis
Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 30
Posts: 1,008
 
|  Im so Undecided can you help me choose
Okay im now on ebay looking at lights since my 400watt mh is going to give me troubles ..what should i do ...im wanting to have hard and soft corals ...mom (ie girlfriend) wont let me buy or change over tanks ....(:mad: ) But allowed to get a new light fixture ...yes...  
So... Guys and gals what should mattgeezer get for his 35gal t5 ..power compact...a smaller wattage mh say 150w ....im losing the plot thinking of what to do  .. ive found a t5 ...4 x 36w  ,power compact 4x24w , t5 ho 8x24w _________ 4x24w T5ho 135ltr/35gal marine cube 15kg of liverock 2 yellowtail damsels.. more to come  Got Questions? Need Answers?
Last edited by mattgeezer : 03-13-2007 at 09:27 PM.
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03-13-2007, 10:07 PM
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| | Giant Squid
Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles, California Age: 20
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Well fist im gona say, good idea with the T-5HOs! I think that for your size tank, not sure the lenght...30-36inches, the 4x36 would be awsome. One thing though, do you know if the fixture has individual reflectors or one single one. If you can, you should check out ReefGeek > Aquarium Supplies for Marine, Reef, and Saltwater Aquariums They have a great selection of T-5HOs Fixtures. _________ Tank Specs:
55 Gallon Mixed Reef
48" Tek Light: 4-54W T5 HO Fluorescents
Bulbs:
1x 54W Blue Plus T5 HO Fluorescent, 1x54w Super Actinic Blue 03 T5 HO Flourescent
1x 54W 12000K Aquablue Special T5 HO Fluorescent, 1x 54w 10000k AquaSun T5 HO Fluorescent
100 lbs Fiji Live Rock
65 lbs Live sand
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03-13-2007, 10:15 PM
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| | Sea Dragon
Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kalispell, MT
Posts: 533
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T5 HO all the way. _________ Senior Noob Setting my 75 back up soon Main SW Tank:
55gal, 70LBS of Tonga/LFSDIY, 50lbs LS, 1x250watt MH(20k), AquaC Remora Skimmer Live stock: Velvet Damsel, (12)Blue legged crab, lawnmower blenny, (1)cleaner shrimp, Yellow Tang, Featherduster CoralsRandom Zoo's(like 10), more zoo's,red mushrooms and hairy mushrooms, Sinularia | |
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03-13-2007, 10:19 PM
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| | Montipora Capricornis
Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 30
Posts: 1,008
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my tank is 24" wide , 18" high | |
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03-13-2007, 11:42 PM
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| | Flamingo Tongue
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 105
Karma: 62
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T5 is the go mate.I got an aqualina about 18 months ago and I've had no probs.It cost $320 with the tubes for a 48 inch.That's through m LFS. | |
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03-14-2007, 04:42 AM
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#6 (permalink)
| | Montipora Capricornis
Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 30
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[url=http://cgi.ebay.com.au/T5-AQUARIUM-OVERHEAD-LIGHTING-4x24W-600[/url]
These are the lights on top of the list thanks guys ....something this small means alot cheers for being helpful
matt
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03-15-2007, 11:23 PM
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| | Bristle Worm
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 148
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If I were you I would look at this. 24" 380W Metal Halide System (Electronic Version) - 504003 Fantastic value. I am thinging of getting one of those for a 37 gallon tank which is 24 x 18 x 21. If your tank is not 18 deep then this light may be a little large for you. Good luck | |
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03-16-2007, 12:01 AM
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| | Giant Squid
Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: TN Age: 31
Posts: 3,529
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I would go with T5s. I am switching everything over to T5s except the frag tank. Lot less heat and energy not to mention when you run multiples, if one bulb dies, its like $15 for a new one and you still have more to keep your tank lit until its replaced, unlike a MH, where the bulbs are $40 and up, and if it dies, you're screwed until you get a replacment. | 
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03-16-2007, 12:04 AM
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#9 (permalink)
| | Giant Squid
Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: TN Age: 31
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with 8x24w T5s you will have roughly 17,800 Lumens, with a 150w MH you will have 12,000 Lumens. IMO, MH's are only worth the $$$ if you have a deep tank because they can penetrate 30"s +. IMO if your tank is less then 20"s, there is no need for MHs. | |
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03-16-2007, 12:07 AM
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| | Gigas Clam
Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Mexico Age: 22
Posts: 895
Karma: 150
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T-5's!!!!! I just got mine in, and love them!! You now there good, when xenia is having a hard time ajusting to the t5s over the MHs they were grown in!! _________ 15 Gallon Nano, Current USA 80 watt PC Light, Pengiun HOB Refug, Pair of clowns one ocellaris and one purcula!
100 Gallon Tek T-5 Fixture 6 Bulb, Algea Forest!!! | |
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