Which lights?

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by Eli_The_Eel, Mar 28, 2008.

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  1. Eli_The_Eel

    Eli_The_Eel Fire Worm

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    I am looking at lighting for a new 40 gal (3ftx1.5x1.0). It is between metal halides and T5. Are the MH worth the substantially large increase in price? Also consider i'm a beginner...
     
    Eli_The_Eel, Mar 28, 2008
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  2. Tangster

    Tangster 3reef Sponsor

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    It all depends on what you want to keep in the tank this and next yr.. Soft corals and LPS corals and even some sps can be kept under T 5 But with M/H and good actinic lighting then you have more choices as to the corals you keep Clams will do fine under T5 and VHO's also.
     
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  3. phoenixhieghts

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    I have Mh, Wish i went with T5 tho.

    Some will say T5's will limit you and others will say you can keep anything with T5's.
    personally i think t5 are better, more even light, better colour range more energy efficient and run much cooler the MH.
    But Mh are brilliantly bright!

    As a beginner tho - i would go with T5. You can definately kept soft corals which are really easy to look after.
     
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  4. Eli_The_Eel

    Eli_The_Eel Fire Worm

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    Thanks guys! I'm going to go with the T5's after all :)
     
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