Help me choose my lights

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by cuttingras, Oct 26, 2008.

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Help me decide

Poll closed Oct 28, 2008.
  1. #1(Catalina Aquarium Lighting)

    57.1%
  2. #2(Nova Extreme Pro)

    42.9%
  3. #3 you recommend for me, but keep it right around 600 bucks and no MH's

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  1. BluePhish

    BluePhish Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    lol gras 420 is a nice color..;)
     
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  3. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    ok i suggest some of these options
    250W HL MH Retrofit Kit (HQI) - 25035
    3 of them only 140 dollars, you have to buy bulbs too but you can get some on that site for 60 dollars.
    so that 3x 200=600

    or they have this build it yourself option
    72" Build It Yourself Retrofit Kit - 00-00072
    which i built a 3 250 system for only 520, and 575 with two fans
    of course with this option you don't get the individual reflectors.

    you can always add t5 supplements later and they won't be to much since there only supplements

    of course you would have to build a canopy or something like that, but i don't think that should be a problem for some one who changed a head gasket.:)
     
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  4. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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  5. scenario1313

    scenario1313 Tassled File Fish

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    Well what did you get!
     
  6. cuttingras

    cuttingras Starving Artist :)

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    replacement pc and t6 bulbs.........................................:angry: :angry: :angry: no comment....................... I'm thinking about selling the tank...would cause alot less stress in MY life:angry::angry::angry:.........................
     
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  7. scenario1313

    scenario1313 Tassled File Fish

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    Now Now don't even think about getting rid of it. Whats wrong. Did I miss something.
     
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  9. dimweb

    dimweb 3reef Sponsor

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    Never want you to get rid of your tank :( I could ask a friend at RS how much for the AL setup. I like them so far.
     
  10. cuttingras

    cuttingras Starving Artist :)

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    I spent about 4 hours today trying to explain to hubby the difference in lights. we got nowhere except to agrue. I'm just going to replace the pc's that are out and the t6 that went out. it'll save him $$..........
     
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    dimweb 3reef Sponsor

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    :( money tell him like my wife tells me, You'll just make more tomorrow ;)
     
  12. scenario1313

    scenario1313 Tassled File Fish

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    I'm sorry Linda. Hey when you come and help me out you know I am going to pay you for your time and you can take that money and some you can stash away from the hubby and buy some. And I know all you ladies stash money away from us hubbies I just know it.
    And I will not let you refuse payment!!!!!!!