Another Halide vs T5 Question...

MadBeach79 · 12/28/2009, 09:18 AM

Sorry I know there are about a thousand of threads regarding this, but I am about to upgrade to a standard 180g, I am going to keep sps but I have always used MH's since I can remember, I am debating whether to build out a canopy and use Lumenmax Elite reflectors for the 180, I was thinking 3 250w 20k Radiums on Coralvue ballasts, but I was also looking at this fixture: http://www.aquacave.com/72-12x39w-no...1082-1991.html

Do you think this light would be enough to keep sps alive, happy and growing?

I already own a 1/3 hp chiller which I was going to use on the upgrade, please let me know what your opinions are.

Thanks in advance,
MadBeach79

werdlone · 12/28/2009, 09:26 AM

I'm biased, but I would much rather change 3 bulbs yearly, instead of 12. I think you can get great options for coloration with t5, but think you get better growth for sps with metal halide and I love the color with radiums. I'd go with MH.

MadBeach79 · 12/28/2009, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by werdlone

I'm biased, but I would much rather change 3 bulbs yearly, instead of 12. I think you can get great options for coloration with t5, but think you get better growth for sps with metal halide and I love the color with radiums. I'd go with MH.

Werdlone, I'm partially biased as well, but willing to try out new stuff, specially if it saves me a few bucks here and there (initial cost and electricity).

Anyone else?

12/28/2009, 09:18 AM	#1
MadBeach79 Moved On Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Madeira Beach Posts: 305	Another Halide vs T5 Question... Sorry I know there are about a thousand of threads regarding this, but I am about to upgrade to a standard 180g, I am going to keep sps but I have always used MH's since I can remember, I am debating whether to build out a canopy and use Lumenmax Elite reflectors for the 180, I was thinking 3 250w 20k Radiums on Coralvue ballasts, but I was also looking at this fixture: http://www.aquacave.com/72-12x39w-no...1082-1991.html Do you think this light would be enough to keep sps alive, happy and growing? I already own a 1/3 hp chiller which I was going to use on the upgrade, please let me know what your opinions are. Thanks in advance, MadBeach79

12/28/2009, 09:26 AM	#2
werdlone Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 273	I'm biased, but I would much rather change 3 bulbs yearly, instead of 12. I think you can get great options for coloration with t5, but think you get better growth for sps with metal halide and I love the color with radiums. I'd go with MH.