Which Lighting for 90 Mixed?!

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by tallreefguy, Jul 6, 2010.

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What do I do about all this lighting?!

Poll closed Jul 8, 2010.

  1. 4x54 Watt Wavepoint with ATI bulbs

    1 vote(s)
    50.0%

  2. 2x150 watt Halides w/ 14k bulbs or high par bulbs

    1 vote(s)
    50.0%

  3. 2x175 watt SE halides with Radiums or high par bulbs

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  1. tallreefguy

    tallreefguy Astrea Snail

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    I am putting lighting over a 90 gallon mixed reef - Mostly softies / LPS.

    I have a bunch of stuff in my garage that I plan to use, but I cannot decide what to use. This is what I have available:

    4x54 watt T5HO WAvepoint Fixture with ATI / UVL / KZ / Giesemann bulbs

    2x150 watt DE Halides with 14k / high par bulb

    2x175 watt SE halides with Radium or a high par bulb

    What're your thoughts / opinions!!
     
    tallreefguy, Jul 6, 2010
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  2. the fisherman

    the fisherman Vlamingii Tang

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    I would go with the 175 watt fixture
     
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  3. benbabcock

    benbabcock Bubble Tip Anemone

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    6 x t5, going off the board a bit
     
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  4. tallreefguy

    tallreefguy Astrea Snail

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    Yeah... I thought about that too. Probably would invest in a 6x54 watt ATI fixture.
    I didn't put that because I know that would obivously win the poll! Plus it's a way higher additional cost.

    Also, if I was going to do that route, I would consider doing 48x3 watt LED's custom.
     
    tallreefguy, Jul 6, 2010
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  5. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Wavepoint or 2x175
     
    2in10, Jul 6, 2010
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