Halide/T5/ LED combo, thoughts?

Mike de Leon · 02/12/2016, 08:15 PM

Hi All,

Just asking for your opinion on my planned set up.

My tank will be 48 X 30 X 21 high.

My existing light now is a Giesemann 24" with four T5s and one 250 watt halide. The spread is wonderful on this light and will cover the front to back really well.
Now I am adding two, on each end, AI Sol superblue. Wondering if you guys think this is a good move? Or should I replace the Giesemann with maybe one hydra in the middle? Will I get shadowing. The lights will be mounted perpendicular to the tank.
I am not in a position to replace the AI Sols right now. I would if I can.

Thank you in advance!!

Mike de Leon · 02/13/2016, 05:44 AM

Forgot to mention that that the Giesemann is an Infinity, so DE bulb. Phoenix.

Mike de Leon · 02/13/2016, 04:04 PM

bump! Any one?

d2mini · 02/13/2016, 06:06 PM

I'm sure the SOLs would help... any light is better than no light.
If it was me I'd just get a longer geisemann with two MH.

Mike de Leon · 02/13/2016, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d2mini

I'm sure the SOLs would help... any light is better than no light.
If it was me I'd just get a longer geisemann with two MH.

Thanks. The Giesemann isn't readily available here in Canada. I bought mine directly from Germany.
I also wanted the dust to dawn effect from the LEDs. I am also wondering if the SOLs will have enough spread to cover the 30" front to back....

Mike de Leon · 02/13/2016, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d2mini

I'm sure the SOLs would help... any light is better than no light.
If it was me I'd just get a longer geisemann with two MH.

So you took your tank down??

Mike de Leon · 02/14/2016, 05:21 PM

bump!

02/12/2016, 08:15 PM	#1
Mike de Leon Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ont. Canada Posts: 2,308	Halide/T5/ LED combo, thoughts? Hi All, Just asking for your opinion on my planned set up. My tank will be 48 X 30 X 21 high. My existing light now is a Giesemann 24" with four T5s and one 250 watt halide. The spread is wonderful on this light and will cover the front to back really well. Now I am adding two, on each end, AI Sol superblue. Wondering if you guys think this is a good move? Or should I replace the Giesemann with maybe one hydra in the middle? Will I get shadowing. The lights will be mounted perpendicular to the tank. I am not in a position to replace the AI Sols right now. I would if I can. Thank you in advance!! __________________ Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.. Current Tank Info: 180 Gallon, 3 G4 Radions

02/13/2016, 05:44 AM	#2
Mike de Leon Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ont. Canada Posts: 2,308	Forgot to mention that that the Giesemann is an Infinity, so DE bulb. Phoenix. __________________ Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.. Current Tank Info: 180 Gallon, 3 G4 Radions

02/13/2016, 04:04 PM	#3
Mike de Leon Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ont. Canada Posts: 2,308	bump! Any one? __________________ Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.. Current Tank Info: 180 Gallon, 3 G4 Radions

02/13/2016, 06:06 PM	#4
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	I'm sure the SOLs would help... any light is better than no light. If it was me I'd just get a longer geisemann with two MH. __________________ -dennis Elos Diamond 120xl \| Elos Stand \| Radion G4 Pros \| GHL Profilux Controller \| LifeReef Skimmer \| LifeReef Sump Photos taken with a Nikon D750 or Leica M.

02/14/2016, 05:21 PM	#7
Mike de Leon Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ont. Canada Posts: 2,308	bump! __________________ Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.. Current Tank Info: 180 Gallon, 3 G4 Radions