Halide + T5 Fixtures

[RubberFrog]

So I think I've made the decision to move away from an LED fixture and go with a halide/t5 combo.

My tank is a 95g wave, 48 long, 24/16 wide, 24 deep. I plan to keep mostly lps with a few sps as well.

What I am looking at are dual 250w halides, plus either 2 or 4 T5s. I am not certain if my tank needs 4 vs 2 on the T5. Any thoughts?

Here are a few fixtures I am considering-

http://www.marinedepot.com/Hamilton_Metal_Halide_%2b_T5_HO_Belize_Sun_Light_Fixture_24_Inch_Double_Ended_Metal_Halide_T5_Fixtur es_with_Moon_Lights-Hamilton-HT01201-FILTFIMHMTMDMLM3-vi.html

http://www.marinedepot.com/Aqua_Medic_Metal_Halide_%2b_T5_Ocean_Light_Fixture_Metal_Halide_T5_Fluorescent_Light_Fixtures-Aqua_Medic_USA-AQ19711-FILTFIMHMT-vi.html

[cllrmar]

I did the same thing, went from Sol Blues to Giesemann Infinity. Colors just aren't the same as with T5/Halides.

[anderson0196]

I really like the Current Outer Orbit units....they can be had used for a good price.

[RubberFrog]

I haven't looked at the Current ones yet. How is the reflector in those things?

[Airlee]

I had an Orbit for YEARS, and I bought mine used, and it got cosmetically damagade in shipping. I am looking for another one now for a small tank. I swear by those! I was pleased..very pleased

[RubberFrog]

It looks like current no longer makes a 2x250 + 4 t5 fixture. Bummer.

[anderson0196]

You'll find a used one. As more folks move to LED they pop up often

[Zackb911]

I had an Orbit for YEARS, and I bought mine used, and it got cosmetically damagade in shipping. I am looking for another one now for a small tank. I swear by those! I was pleased..very pleased

A guy on nanoreef had (2) 24" ones for sale the other week if you're still looking

[pwoller]

The maristar is a nice unit and reasonable. But if your going mainly lps I would look at 150's instead of the 250's. 2 t5s would be more then enough too.

[RubberFrog]

You think 150s can handle the 24" depth?

[Iammatt219]

you might want to look for a used aquactinics fixture as well. they used some of the best reflectors for t5s

[pwoller]

You think 150s can handle the 24" depth?

Yes. Are you planning on having sps on the sand bed? If so go with the 250's. Otherwise the 150's will work.

[reefernutz]

Get a used sfiligoi. They are amazing fixtures and built to last. They are expensive but you can get a used one for a good price. Plus you'll never have to replace it.

[RubberFrog]

I can't get used squat in my area. :(

LFS are few and far between here and the hobby base is very thin. More than likely, anything I buy will have to be new.

[level65druid]

I am in your area and I have a giesemann spectra 48" for sale.
I don't know what budget you are looking at but it is all the light you will ever need.

[level65druid]

4t5s on for 8-10 hours and halides on for 4 will be perfect for color and electricity savings.

[RubberFrog]

Oddly enough, I did manage to find a really nice Giesseman setup in my area.

[SWSCJ]

Hamilton Cebu Sun

[Zebodog]

+1 on the Hamilton Cebu Sun.

I have the 2X250 MH and 4X39W T5, 36" fixture. Good unit.

[RubberFrog]

I bought the giesseman yesterday. Thanks for the input guys!