Best 36" MH/T5 combo that is tank mountable

nanojg · 07/21/2009, 07:15 AM

I am trying to decide on a fixture for my 58 gallon. Right now I am running a 4 x 39 Tek, I want to replace that once my tank is established and I'll start introducing sps, clams and anemone after I get a new light.

I really like the maristar but I dont want 2 x 250's. I am thinking either 1 x 250 or 2 x 150 plus T5's or 1 x 400 alone.

Belize maybe? Do any of the giessman mh's come with legs?

thanks

Beaun · 07/21/2009, 07:44 AM

Is this for your 24g JBJ?

nanojg · 07/21/2009, 07:51 AM

58 gallon, I'm satisfied with my jbj lighting 3 x 36 watt pc's

JRechcygl · 07/21/2009, 08:19 AM

You don't think that the Tek will be enough?
What are the dimensions of the 58, Nanojg?
If you do go with the Maristar now is better than ever as SLS just lowered the MAP on that fixture, so its more affordable than ever.
Are you opposed to doing a retro MH setup? You could get away with a single large reflector to cover, like the Lumenmax or something...
T5 would do just fine on there though if you ask me!

nanojg · 07/21/2009, 08:45 AM

The Tek looks real bright (I have uvl bulbs: 2 x actinic white and 2 x aquasun, I like a white look), but I doubt it provides great coverage throughout the tank. I also have a 4 x azoo fan blowing at the fixture. The dims are 36x18x21.

If I did a canopy I would do a retrofit for sure, but I'm going open top this time.

Do you know if I can get a maristar with 150's instead of 250's?

nanojg · 07/21/2009, 08:47 AM

I was about to pull the trigger on a new t5 set up (either sunpower, pm, or tx5) but I decided I wanted mh's again.

I got a ridiculous deal on the Tek so that will work until I decide on another fixture.

JRechcygl · 07/21/2009, 08:52 AM

I am not sure about the 150 watt lamp, I will tell you when Chris gets back to me, or until someone else chimes in...

You could get a 6 lamp Tek for better coverage...

07/21/2009, 07:15 AM	#1
nanojg Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,174	Best 36" MH/T5 combo that is tank mountable I am trying to decide on a fixture for my 58 gallon. Right now I am running a 4 x 39 Tek, I want to replace that once my tank is established and I'll start introducing sps, clams and anemone after I get a new light. I really like the maristar but I dont want 2 x 250's. I am thinking either 1 x 250 or 2 x 150 plus T5's or 1 x 400 alone. Belize maybe? Do any of the giessman mh's come with legs? thanks

07/21/2009, 07:44 AM	#2
Beaun It's pronounced Bone Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Hampton, NY Posts: 1,967	Is this for your 24g JBJ? __________________ -Tyler "The only legitimate use of a computer is to play games." -Eugene Jarvis Current Tank Info: None

07/21/2009, 08:19 AM	#4
JRechcygl Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Somewhere playing with lamps Posts: 449	You don't think that the Tek will be enough? What are the dimensions of the 58, Nanojg? If you do go with the Maristar now is better than ever as SLS just lowered the MAP on that fixture, so its more affordable than ever. Are you opposed to doing a retro MH setup? You could get away with a single large reflector to cover, like the Lumenmax or something... T5 would do just fine on there though if you ask me! __________________ Rechcygl...Yeah only one vowel AKA Dr.Fragenstein Big Glass tank lit by thin glass bulbs Current Tank Info: Propane, 180 reef

07/21/2009, 08:52 AM	#7
JRechcygl Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Somewhere playing with lamps Posts: 449	I am not sure about the 150 watt lamp, I will tell you when Chris gets back to me, or until someone else chimes in... You could get a 6 lamp Tek for better coverage... __________________ Rechcygl...Yeah only one vowel AKA Dr.Fragenstein Big Glass tank lit by thin glass bulbs Current Tank Info: Propane, 180 reef

07/21/2009, 07:51 AM	#3
nanojg Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,174	58 gallon, I'm satisfied with my jbj lighting 3 x 36 watt pc's

07/21/2009, 08:45 AM	#5
nanojg Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,174	The Tek looks real bright (I have uvl bulbs: 2 x actinic white and 2 x aquasun, I like a white look), but I doubt it provides great coverage throughout the tank. I also have a 4 x azoo fan blowing at the fixture. The dims are 36x18x21. If I did a canopy I would do a retrofit for sure, but I'm going open top this time. Do you know if I can get a maristar with 150's instead of 250's?

07/21/2009, 08:47 AM	#6
nanojg Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,174	I was about to pull the trigger on a new t5 set up (either sunpower, pm, or tx5) but I decided I wanted mh's again. I got a ridiculous deal on the Tek so that will work until I decide on another fixture.