red sea 130 or biocube hqi???????

chrisjf66 · 07/31/2011, 10:36 PM

i like them both red sea better filtration and skimmer, more flow

but hqi has 40 more watts of lighting im not sure which one to pick help me out?

gveng · 07/31/2011, 11:35 PM

Something to keep in mind when buying a hqi biocube is that a chiller is mandatory, there is no way around it. so before you decide, factor in an additional $150-200.

chrisjf66 · 07/31/2011, 11:41 PM

because of the halide?

gveng · 07/31/2011, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisjf66

because of the halide?

yep

chrisjf66 · 07/31/2011, 11:44 PM

thing is with the halide i can keep any coral i dont think i can under red seas 55 watt pc lights

RedSea Aviad · 08/01/2011, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisjf66

thing is with the halide i can keep any coral i dont think i can under red seas 55 watt pc lights

Hey Chris, let me correct a few misconceptions:
the bulbs are 55W T-5(in diameter)
You can keep whatever corals you want including SPS, LPS and clams.

So without further adieu look at:
December nTOTM- PALYAM's Red Sea Max
I hope it will remove any doubts you might have.

If there are any more questions, you are more than welcome to ask here:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/fo...play.php?f=573

At the end of the day you can choose whatever fits your needs the best.

All the best,
Aviad.

chrisjf66 · 08/01/2011, 07:02 AM

wow thanks for that that really helps are you like a red sea rep. ? and i though tthey were power compact bulbs but they dont make that size so is it jjust red sea makes t5s like that to fit in there?

RedSea Aviad · 08/03/2011, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisjf66

wow thanks for that that really helps are you like a red sea rep. ? and i though tthey were power compact bulbs but they dont make that size so is it jjust red sea makes t5s like that to fit in there?

I am Red-Sea's rep..
I am not familiar with all the companies that are out there, so I can't give you an answer for whether other companies are making T-5 like ours.
I cannot recommend using another manufacturers products as I have no control over their QC.
Aviad

Lmart · 08/03/2011, 10:29 PM

I have had both and feel that the RSM was better built and nicer looking.

07/31/2011, 10:36 PM	#1
chrisjf66 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 58	red sea 130 or biocube hqi??????? i like them both red sea better filtration and skimmer, more flow but hqi has 40 more watts of lighting im not sure which one to pick help me out?

08/03/2011, 10:29 PM	#9
Lmart Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 256	nano cube I have had both and feel that the RSM was better built and nicer looking.

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07/31/2011, 11:35 PM	#2
gveng Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Downey, CA Posts: 2,385	Something to keep in mind when buying a hqi biocube is that a chiller is mandatory, there is no way around it. so before you decide, factor in an additional $150-200.

07/31/2011, 11:41 PM	#3
chrisjf66 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 58	because of the halide?

07/31/2011, 11:44 PM	#5
chrisjf66 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 58	thing is with the halide i can keep any coral i dont think i can under red seas 55 watt pc lights

08/01/2011, 07:02 AM	#7
chrisjf66 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 58	wow thanks for that that really helps are you like a red sea rep. ? and i though tthey were power compact bulbs but they dont make that size so is it jjust red sea makes t5s like that to fit in there?