Duce
12/21/2009, 03:19 PM
I am debating should I get myself (or my corals) a nice x'mas present
I am considering a Maristar (MH+T5) or a Reef Illumination (MH+T5+LED) or a DIY hanging fixture
The DIY will be a combination of different things (2 SE LumenMax Reflectors + T5 Retro x 2 bulbs + 2X Orbit LED strip)
I like SE over DE because it seems the coverage of SE is better plus with the LumenMax I can remain at 175W vs going up to 250W (to save some electricity). I am looking at the new Galaxy Ballast coming out which is switchable from 150-250W meaning the upgrade will only entail the socket, if that.
Ascetic wise I am pretty sure the off the shelf unit will be better since I will need to build a hanging enclosure for the DIY project.
The other question is are the LED in the IC unit Actinic supplement or simple moonlight strips.
I am considering a Maristar (MH+T5) or a Reef Illumination (MH+T5+LED) or a DIY hanging fixture
The DIY will be a combination of different things (2 SE LumenMax Reflectors + T5 Retro x 2 bulbs + 2X Orbit LED strip)
I like SE over DE because it seems the coverage of SE is better plus with the LumenMax I can remain at 175W vs going up to 250W (to save some electricity). I am looking at the new Galaxy Ballast coming out which is switchable from 150-250W meaning the upgrade will only entail the socket, if that.
Ascetic wise I am pretty sure the off the shelf unit will be better since I will need to build a hanging enclosure for the DIY project.
The other question is are the LED in the IC unit Actinic supplement or simple moonlight strips.