laud
02/27/2008, 10:43 AM
I know this subject is always being beaten to death, but.....
I am trying to decide between the 3.
One of my LFS, who BTW, has excellent corals, highly recommends VHOs.
Another LFS highly recommends T5s. They say that if I want the shimmer of MHs I could always go with a LED strip that would have the same effect.
It seems however, that MHs are a classic and do very very well on all top end reefs that I have seen on this site and most every picture. Is heat and operating costs the only issue with MHs? Is there a way around the heat without a chiller?
All and any input will be greatly appreciated. I won't build my canopy until I decide on the lighting.
Peace,
Michael
I am trying to decide between the 3.
One of my LFS, who BTW, has excellent corals, highly recommends VHOs.
Another LFS highly recommends T5s. They say that if I want the shimmer of MHs I could always go with a LED strip that would have the same effect.
It seems however, that MHs are a classic and do very very well on all top end reefs that I have seen on this site and most every picture. Is heat and operating costs the only issue with MHs? Is there a way around the heat without a chiller?
All and any input will be greatly appreciated. I won't build my canopy until I decide on the lighting.
Peace,
Michael