i got some q's

[temec_lover]

ok so when i up to my 80 the nano will become a prop tank but the 80 is gonna be on t5s and if i use the tank as a prop tank itl b pcs or mh... so i got thinking my lfs has a 12g tank with t5s... so should i keep my nano i have now and use mh? or should i get the nano with t5s after i sell my current nano?

 

[adam1121]

Just keep what you have.

 

[adam1121]

If its already up and running and stuff why tear it down and have to restart? Just keep it up and add MH over it and a skimmer.

 

[temec_lover]

itl be linked with the main system but getting the oother nano is cheaper then buying the light but... ill get get the mh

 

[adam1121]

But Mh is a better overall light and you'd probably be more satisfied. Plus you can take the light around to other tanks and bigger prop tanks which you probably would move up to anyways. But if you wanted to go with the same type of lighting as your other then you shold just go with the other.

 

[temec_lover]

i dont care im leaning with mh too but its only gonna be 70w no much else can do with it but i thought it would be a good idea to have the same lighting

 

[adam1121]

Why not go 150w?

 

[afelder]

If getting the nano with t-5 is cheaper than getting the metal halide I would get the new nano. I am very happy with my t-5 lighting and I never was with halides. I do not want this thread to get into another halide vs t-5 fight. JMO

 

[adam1121]

Oh yeah!!!! Well my metal halide can blind you faster oh what now lol. Jk. T5s are cool. I just dont have a big enough tank to fit enough T5s on for it to equal a couple MH's. Plus i like the growth.

 

[afelder]

I get excellent growth and less energy usage than a couple of halides. I am still searching for the right bulb combination.

 

[crazydante23]

I love my Mh, But would love a slick t5 setup, less heat and energy. Temec if the t5 and nano setup is cheaper, get it.

 

[temec_lover]

ok ill get that nano later on down the road when my corals are bigger... or i could use a 10g and get the 150w

 

[pasadenareefer]

im down with the MH, hes going with a 70 watt MH i believe because its a 12g, and 150 might be over kill? im not sure if 12.5 watts per gallon is really OK. he might get issues there wont he? Im not an expert but i dont think that is ok?
Someone correct me if im wrong

 

[temec_lover]

ive changed my mind totaly im going a 20l with 24" t5s