Lighting choice for a 106X43X31 - 2500L

lilise · 04/06/2019, 07:01 AM

Hi all, I'm restarting an aquarium and i've installed mars aqua led... I'm quite disapointed about the growth... All parameters are ok but from what I remember of my former full T5 or mixed T5 +400W HQI, growth was much faster at that time...

Thank is almost 100% SPS...

Are the ATI hybrid still the best options on the market?

Thanks.

Steeve

otimer · 04/07/2019, 04:04 PM

T5 +400W HQI will be the best for grawing sps, but not so economical for running cost. Some people like the illumination color of led lights.
If you like led colors, you can take a look at orphek atlantik v4, ghl mitras lx7206 or ecotech marine radion g4 xr30w pro. These are all high end led best for sps tank.

Vinny Kreyling · 04/07/2019, 04:36 PM

The 31 dimension is the one to watch here.
Many fixtures will work for SPS but fewer will do the 31 depth.
In the US MH bulbs are getting difficult to find.

biecacka · 04/24/2019, 08:47 AM

Stick it out with halides. I still buy mine from Hamilton technology, but BRS, and Premium Aquatics still carry many choices too. I tend to believe they will be around for awhile longer and so I’m sticking with them bulbs for now!

Corey

lilise · 04/24/2019, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vinny Kreyling

The 31 dimension is the one to watch here.
Many fixtures will work for SPS but fewer will do the 31 depth.
In the US MH bulbs are getting difficult to find.

In Europe MH almost impossible to find anymore

. So that's why I'm looking for probably 2X Ati 8XT54W + 3X75w led... Or 4 times ATI 4X54W and 3X75W...

Can't make my mind...

lilise · 04/24/2019, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by biecacka

Stick it out with halides. I still buy mine from Hamilton technology, but BRS, and Premium Aquatics still carry many choices too. I tend to believe they will be around for awhile longer and so I’m sticking with them bulbs for now!

Corey

Thanks for reply but I cannot afford tax importation for each bulb in Europe...

Vinny Kreyling · 04/24/2019, 01:20 PM

GHL Mitras is an LED that may be what you are looking for $$$.

biecacka · 04/25/2019, 11:31 AM

Or look into orpheks. They seem to have a blanket spread like T5s do.

Corey

lilise · 04/25/2019, 12:00 PM

Thanks all. I saw a nice tank light by AI solar today...

jayball · 04/25/2019, 03:30 PM

Curious how many mars aqua units you have over it now? I would imagine needing quiet a few to properly light that monster. Have you taken PAR readings?

lilise · 04/25/2019, 03:37 PM

6 fixtures of 300w in 2 row of 3. I wanted to add 6 x 54w t5 In first idea.

04/06/2019, 07:01 AM	#1
lilise Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Belgium (Verviers) Posts: 78	Lighting choice for a 106X43X31 - 2500L Hi all, I'm restarting an aquarium and i've installed mars aqua led... I'm quite disapointed about the growth... All parameters are ok but from what I remember of my former full T5 or mixed T5 +400W HQI, growth was much faster at that time... Thank is almost 100% SPS... Are the ATI hybrid still the best options on the market? Thanks. Steeve

04/07/2019, 04:04 PM	#2
otimer Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Seoul Korea Posts: 24	T5 +400W HQI will be the best for grawing sps, but not so economical for running cost. Some people like the illumination color of led lights. If you like led colors, you can take a look at orphek atlantik v4, ghl mitras lx7206 or ecotech marine radion g4 xr30w pro. These are all high end led best for sps tank. __________________ 150G SPS Dominant Tank controlled by GHL Profilux 4 4-Mitras LX7, 2-Vectra M1, 4-MP40wqd, R.E Double Cone 200 w/ RD3

04/07/2019, 04:36 PM	#3
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	The 31 dimension is the one to watch here. Many fixtures will work for SPS but fewer will do the 31 depth. In the US MH bulbs are getting difficult to find. __________________ 250 gallon mixed reef, 2 Reefbreeder's Photon V 2, Deepwater BLDC 12, DAS EX-3 Skimmer, MTC mini cal, 2-3/4" Sea Swirls, Aquacontroller & 6 Tunze pumps.

04/24/2019, 01:20 PM	#7
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	GHL Mitras is an LED that may be what you are looking for $$$. __________________ 250 gallon mixed reef, 2 Reefbreeder's Photon V 2, Deepwater BLDC 12, DAS EX-3 Skimmer, MTC mini cal, 2-3/4" Sea Swirls, Aquacontroller & 6 Tunze pumps.

04/24/2019, 08:47 AM	#4
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	Stick it out with halides. I still buy mine from Hamilton technology, but BRS, and Premium Aquatics still carry many choices too. I tend to believe they will be around for awhile longer and so I’m sticking with them bulbs for now! Corey

04/25/2019, 11:31 AM	#8
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	Or look into orpheks. They seem to have a blanket spread like T5s do. Corey

04/25/2019, 12:00 PM	#9
lilise Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Belgium (Verviers) Posts: 78	Thanks all. I saw a nice tank light by AI solar today...

04/25/2019, 03:30 PM	#10
jayball Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,671	Curious how many mars aqua units you have over it now? I would imagine needing quiet a few to properly light that monster. Have you taken PAR readings?

04/25/2019, 03:37 PM	#11
lilise Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Belgium (Verviers) Posts: 78	6 fixtures of 300w in 2 row of 3. I wanted to add 6 x 54w t5 In first idea.