What kind of lighting do you use?

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by cuttingras, Nov 19, 2007.

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What kind of lighting do you use?

Poll closed Nov 29, 2007.

  1. Metal Halide 175 watt

    2 vote(s)
    6.9%

  2. Metal Halide 250 watt or Greater

    6 vote(s)
    20.7%

  3. Combo: Metal Halide & T5's

    7 vote(s)
    24.1%

  4. T5's or T6

    8 vote(s)
    27.6%

  5. Power Compacts

    3 vote(s)
    10.3%

  6. HO Flourescent

    1 vote(s)
    3.4%

  7. VHO Flourescent

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  8. LED

    1 vote(s)
    3.4%

  9. flash light or candle

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  10. other

    1 vote(s)
    3.4%

  11. don't know/don't use lights

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
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  1. Bruce

    Bruce Giant Squid

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    I use a 4-Bulb T-5HO system. SPS love it!
     
    Bruce, Nov 20, 2007
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  2. crappyballer

    crappyballer Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    i use a combination of halide, power compact, and some leds.
     
    crappyballer, Nov 20, 2007
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  3. JustPhish

    JustPhish Peppermint Shrimp

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    I suppose I should say the unit over my 180 is a 14 bulb constellation fixture. Many of the other tanks are 6 bulb sunlight supply fixtures and still others are coralvue retrofit fixtures.
     
    JustPhish, Nov 20, 2007
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  4. Otty

    Otty Giant Squid

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    3-400w MH 14k SPS Bulbs and 4-95w VHO Super Actinics8)
     
    Otty, Nov 20, 2007
    Otty, Nov 20, 2007
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  5. geekdafied

    geekdafied 3reef Sponsor

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    T5HO's on everything
     
    geekdafied, Nov 20, 2007
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  6. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    I also have the " evil " Odyssea light fixture. I dont know why you call them evil, Mine have been great so far. Anyways, I have (2) 250 watt MH's 20000k and (2) 96 watt PC actinics with (6) moon led lights.
     
    lunatik_69, Nov 20, 2007
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  7. reef_guru

    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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    2-250 Watt 13000K Metal Halide German Bulb - Aqualine, Mogul Base
    4-Current USA 65W Dual Actinic 03/7100K Blue SunPaq PowerCompact Bulb - Square Pin
    bulbs 8" from water, hamilton electronic ballasts, diamond hammer tone reflectors, tank depth 18"
    sps dominated reef tank
     
    reef_guru, Nov 20, 2007
    reef_guru, Nov 20, 2007
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  8. HPHP80620

    HPHP80620 Plankton

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    2 x 400 watt HQI 20K with 8 55watt 50/50 PC over a 60" long 120 gallon high.

    ALL DIY..
     
    HPHP80620, Nov 22, 2007
    HPHP80620, Nov 22, 2007
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  9. sssnake

    sssnake Montipora Digitata

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    2x250w MH HQI, 2x54w actinic 460nm, 2x54w actinic 420nm, 9 blue lunar led, 9 white lunar led.

    Specifically the 48" OUTER ORBIT HQI/T5HO model by CURRENT USA.
     
    sssnake, Nov 23, 2007
    sssnake, Nov 23, 2007
    #19
  10. Tangster

    Tangster 3reef Sponsor

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    Huumm
    3. 400 . SPS 14 K M/H's Mogul's on $ 30.00 transformers
    2. 6ft Actinic VHO
    1.3. ft LED ATT moon light strip.
     
    Tangster, Nov 23, 2007
    Tangster, Nov 23, 2007
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