Which fixture would be better?

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by pmoradi2002, May 14, 2011.

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  1. pmoradi2002

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    I would go halide since they didnt hsve par charts for the leds just my 2 cents
     
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    I would go with the halide. I wouldn't think 50w of LED could replace 250w halide, if that was your intention. What kind of corals are we talking?

    Colors should pop from halides and/or quality LEDs.
     
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    Maxi Mini anemones.

    The heat I do not mind, electricity cost not as much either.

    I just need something around the $100-$200 price range that will work. I take a lot of pictures of these guys which is why I need the colors to pop and need a widespread light :)
     
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  6. billyboy2

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    Just so you know, i have switched to LED lighting...I'm running 2- 60W LED fixtures over my 55G tank. I have to turn the lighting way, way down because it is very intense...the 60W fixture definitley put out the same or more light than a 250MH. I would look into a PAR ratings for the LED first. Think of the cost of bulb replacement and ballast. LED fixtures have a bulb replacement period of 5-10 years compared to every 6-8 months with T5 and every year with MH
     
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    that $69 panel on ebay will not work alone is my thoughts as the bulbs are 0.06Watt X 225 LED =13.5W per panel. compare that to what you are running now. you would have to use T5's or something along with it
     
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