Thinking About Changing to MH: What do you think? - Page 2

Kdocimo90 · 05/01/2009, 08:54 AM

I imagine those LEDs are very expensive... Thats why im considering selling my T5s and buying MH.. If anything I am gaining money.

L98-Z · 05/01/2009, 10:50 AM

I'm a huge fan of the shimmer effect as well. Some may say the corals don't need it, and I believe that. However, I don't need corals at all. I do it because I enjoy looking at the tank, and I enjoy the shimmering effect. I think it adds alot, especially to those who aren't familiar with it.

At the same time, I currently have MH bulbs, I do hate the fact that I may need to buy a chiller in the near future. If I already had T5s, I'm not sure I'd switch to MH bulbs.

Kdocimo90 · 05/01/2009, 12:12 PM

L98-Z How many halides are you running on your 180g tank? And at what wattage each?

L98-Z · 05/01/2009, 12:18 PM

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Originally posted by Kdocimo90
L98-Z How many halides are you running on your 180g tank? And at what wattage each?

I'm currently running (3) 250W metal halides and (8) 36" overdriven T-8s.

I'm planning to convert to a 300 gallon in the near future, and I'll begin running (4) 250W metal halides and (4) 48" T-5s.

Reverend Reefer · 05/01/2009, 01:49 PM

the colours really come out with the right T5 bulb choices and run cooler than MH. add leds for shimmer.

Kdocimo90 · 05/01/2009, 03:48 PM

I have a nice color combination recommended by GrimReefer (I think thats his name) But I just cant find any LEDs that will help provide shimmer... Except for Powerbrites.. But I would need like 8

Kdocimo90 · 05/01/2009, 07:42 PM

kabump

Galantra · 05/01/2009, 11:57 PM

those leds dont really run that much if you arent looking for the ones that are replacing MH lighting. I heard about the power bright and i am debating in checking those out

Kdocimo90 · 05/02/2009, 12:03 AM

Yeah I've heard of the powerbrite as well... Im thinking of getting 3 of them... and seeing if I need any more from there... The thing is.. I'm just looking at it cost wise as well.

3 would be around 150$ (not including shipping).
But I have found that it would probably be cheaper this way because buying a new fixture ALSO means buying bulbs (I didnt think about it before) and MH bulbs are more expensive than I thought.

Galantra · 05/02/2009, 06:22 PM

Yea thats true, Since i am getting acouple myself and we do live in the same place i have a NY dealer i can see if i can get a good price if you are interested. i plan on building a six foot ATI type fixture

Kdocimo90 · 05/02/2009, 10:32 PM

pm sent galantra

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05/01/2009, 08:54 AM	#26
Kdocimo90 Superior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 6,175	I imagine those LEDs are very expensive... Thats why im considering selling my T5s and buying MH.. If anything I am gaining money. __________________ ¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯) VISIT MY HOME PAGE (¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸ ¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯) TO SEE MY 210G TANK (¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸ -Kevin Current Tank Info: 210 Gallon Softy/LPS Reef Tank

05/01/2009, 12:12 PM	#28
Kdocimo90 Superior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 6,175	L98-Z How many halides are you running on your 180g tank? And at what wattage each? __________________ ¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯) VISIT MY HOME PAGE (¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸ ¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯) TO SEE MY 210G TANK (¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸ -Kevin Current Tank Info: 210 Gallon Softy/LPS Reef Tank

05/01/2009, 01:49 PM	#30
Reverend Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 883	the colours really come out with the right T5 bulb choices and run cooler than MH. add leds for shimmer. __________________ - Rev. Tank: 65G glass 48" long tank; Sump/Fuge: 30G. Lighting: LEDs+single T5 strip. Maintenance: ATO Kalkwasser + 10% weekly WC, daily feedings LPS+Softies dominated.

05/01/2009, 03:48 PM	#31
Kdocimo90 Superior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 6,175	I have a nice color combination recommended by GrimReefer (I think thats his name) But I just cant find any LEDs that will help provide shimmer... Except for Powerbrites.. But I would need like 8 __________________ ¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯) VISIT MY HOME PAGE (¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸ ¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯) TO SEE MY 210G TANK (¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸ -Kevin Current Tank Info: 210 Gallon Softy/LPS Reef Tank

05/01/2009, 10:50 AM	#27
L98-Z Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Warner Robins, Georgia Posts: 1,230	I'm a huge fan of the shimmer effect as well. Some may say the corals don't need it, and I believe that. However, I don't need corals at all. I do it because I enjoy looking at the tank, and I enjoy the shimmering effect. I think it adds alot, especially to those who aren't familiar with it. At the same time, I currently have MH bulbs, I do hate the fact that I may need to buy a chiller in the near future. If I already had T5s, I'm not sure I'd switch to MH bulbs.

05/01/2009, 07:42 PM	#32
Kdocimo90 Superior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 6,175	kabump __________________ ¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯) VISIT MY HOME PAGE (¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸ ¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯) TO SEE MY 210G TANK (¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸ -Kevin Current Tank Info: 210 Gallon Softy/LPS Reef Tank

05/01/2009, 11:57 PM	#33
Galantra Giving my All Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 456	those leds dont really run that much if you arent looking for the ones that are replacing MH lighting. I heard about the power bright and i am debating in checking those out __________________ Ritch Current Tank Info: Working on a couple of things

05/02/2009, 12:03 AM	#34
Kdocimo90 Superior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 6,175	Yeah I've heard of the powerbrite as well... Im thinking of getting 3 of them... and seeing if I need any more from there... The thing is.. I'm just looking at it cost wise as well. 3 would be around 150$ (not including shipping). But I have found that it would probably be cheaper this way because buying a new fixture ALSO means buying bulbs (I didnt think about it before) and MH bulbs are more expensive than I thought. __________________ ¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯) VISIT MY HOME PAGE (¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸ ¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯) TO SEE MY 210G TANK (¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸ -Kevin Current Tank Info: 210 Gallon Softy/LPS Reef Tank

05/02/2009, 06:22 PM	#35
Galantra Giving my All Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 456	Yea thats true, Since i am getting acouple myself and we do live in the same place i have a NY dealer i can see if i can get a good price if you are interested. i plan on building a six foot ATI type fixture __________________ Ritch Current Tank Info: Working on a couple of things

05/02/2009, 10:32 PM	#36
Kdocimo90 Superior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 6,175	pm sent galantra __________________ ¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯) VISIT MY HOME PAGE (¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸ ¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯)¸.•´¯) TO SEE MY 210G TANK (¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸(¯´•.¸ -Kevin Current Tank Info: 210 Gallon Softy/LPS Reef Tank