Reef Lighting Advisement

One More Question, Would 4-96 watt power compacts work for my setup or just stick with the 8 bulb T5?

 

2x250mh w/ 2x54 T5 actinics retrofit kit

or

2x250mh w/ Leds actinics retrofit kit

 

I wouldnt advice pc's. bulbs need to be changed on average 6-9 months are probly $40-50 each..

 

48" 2x250W HQI Metal Halide/ 2x54W T5 Fluorescent
Price $499.85 w/ 2 14k phoenix mh bulbs, 2 tru actinics t5 bulbs. (UVL/ATI are better t5 bulbs)

48" 2x250W HQI Metal Halide/ 2x54W T5 Fluorescent - 250254


or a tek 6 to 8 bulb t5 fixture.

 

OK. I have decided to go with 5 of Evil's par 38 LED bulbs. 3 20ks and 2 12ks.

 

Let us know how they work out w/ pics! I'm interested to see what these can do.

 

I definitely will! From the looks at them from other forums they look great and seem to do an oustanding job. I'm starting too slowly piece everything together and getting very excited to start this hobby again.