125g switch to Halides; Before and after pics pg. 3

That is cool. I do everything on my phone an am away from a comp. but I'll check it out later.

What is the difference with the DE an the mogular besides one screws in and the other has 2 ends. Is one better than the other? I'm new to the halides and learning as I go. Did some research but not a ton.
Thanks

 

Just different styles....DE is more compact.

 

Here's a picture with the halides on for 1 hr. I will post before and after shots when I can get to a comp. Here is an after shot. With the DIY hanger.

 

Gotcha, thank you for the info. Makes sense.

 

Man...that really looks nice!!!!...You should be proud! I'll bet you like the shimmer you are getting now!! I know I did.

 

Thank you, thank you. I am a bit proud. I do like the shimmer a lot! I see colors that I didn't know existed in my tank. Really happy I went with this set up.
Thanks for the kind words Ron.

 

I have the exact same fixture! I absolutely love it, got it for $300 like new . I keep mine only 5 inches off the water and it's just fine. All corals love it

 

Good info on height, what size tank do you have.

I'm not trying to 1 up you but I got mine from my local lfs for $175. Used for less than a year. They put new Phoenix bulbs in it and everything. I guess when you spend hundreds upon hundreds they tend to hook it up every now and again. I am thinking I still want to lower the fixture to the height you described.
Thanks.

 

FWIW, three inches won't make any difference, especially with the T5 supplements. Tank looks great too, BTW.

 

Thank you, I think I am just going to leave it where it is. I can access the tank with ease and I like the look.
Thank you again for the advise.