LED's or T5 or Metal Halide
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I ended up with Ecoxotic Cannons, Cebu Sun, and Sicce can't wait to watch each and see differences.
It really depends on what you're willing to deal with. MH are the best, but they run hot and you may need a chiller to use them. T5's are the next best thing, but it'll cost you in bulbs. If you can get a nice Tek fixture, that'll save you a couple of bucks on a fixture. LEDs would be my third choice, but the good fixtures can be expensive. Also, you might need multiple fixtures to cover your 60" tank. If you want something cheaper, look into the Reef Breeder fixtures.
So it really comes down to electricity, bulb, and fixture cost.
So it really comes down to electricity, bulb, and fixture cost.
Sorry to hear Orbel. let it dry out for a week and if it doesn't turn in open it up and see what you can replace to get it fired up again.
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I already lit it up today only moonlights work.
I'll try again in a week.
I was looking at aqua traders they have really cheap stuff. Also can you post a link I couldn't find the seller
I seen them but they are out of my price range almost 3k for coverage for my system
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I'll try again in a week.
I was looking at aqua traders they have really cheap stuff. Also can you post a link I couldn't find the seller
I seen them but they are out of my price range almost 3k for coverage for my system
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So... I tried to attach a link, but for whatever reason it doesn't want to work. What I just did to find the aforementioned "topdogsellers" was search "Hailde" in "pet supplies". I just used " best match" as the search option, and Topdogsellers was the 1st seller that popped up.
I like the fixture. Has separate switches for T5, led, and fan as well as a separate electronic ballast w/ switch for that halide. The bulb that came with the fixture was a 14k, bit I also ordered from another seller a 20k bulb for an earth shattering $10 each..
I have 2 of these fixtures now, and they work great. My other is a 72" over my 240.
I like the fixture. Has separate switches for T5, led, and fan as well as a separate electronic ballast w/ switch for that halide. The bulb that came with the fixture was a 14k, bit I also ordered from another seller a 20k bulb for an earth shattering $10 each..
I have 2 of these fixtures now, and they work great. My other is a 72" over my 240.
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Like Damian mentioned already, Metal Halides are the best option in terms of growth and coloration. Its not even close. If you don't want to deal with the heat and electricity issues, then T5HO are the next best option for growth and coloration. Finally the third best option would be LEDs.
So it all depends on what your priorities are and preferences are. All three are proven to work. Its more about what works best for you.
So it all depends on what your priorities are and preferences are. All three are proven to work. Its more about what works best for you.
