Ok, now for the lighting...

ZURCSREEF · 05/07/2008, 11:28 AM

Dun Dun Dunnnnn

Trying to figure out lighting for my frag system, two 30g breeders. What do you all think?

Two 36" ATI 6x39w T-5 Fixtures

or

Two 250w Metal Halides with T-5 Actinic supplementation

Thanks,
-Mike C.

creepin · 05/07/2008, 11:57 AM

mh seem to have more lighting...

d9sccr · 05/07/2008, 11:58 AM

dunno how much you're looking to spend, but the current usa outer orbits are really nice

ZURCSREEF · 05/07/2008, 01:03 PM

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Originally posted by d9sccr
dunno how much you're looking to spend, but the current usa outer orbits are really nice

Have you seen the pricing on the 6x39w ATI fixtures :x

tucunare · 05/07/2008, 01:29 PM

My frag setup tank wise is exactly like yours, Im running 4 icecap SLR 39w... on the breeder.... I dont think 2 can do the job....

Bulbs:
3 ATI Aquablue Special
1 ATI Aquablue Plus

ReefWreak · 05/07/2008, 01:40 PM

my vote goes for 2 radiums. You'll get growth since they're going to be very close (hopefully in GOOD reflectors), and the bulbs will produce sick coloration.

smchais · 05/07/2008, 11:36 PM

Try one and one. Be the guinea pig. See which lights are truly better. Take one for the team Mike.

05/07/2008, 11:28 AM	#1
ZURCSREEF Moved On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pembroke Pines, Fl Posts: 2,347	Ok, now for the lighting... Dun Dun Dunnnnn Trying to figure out lighting for my frag system, two 30g breeders. What do you all think? Two 36" ATI 6x39w T-5 Fixtures or Two 250w Metal Halides with T-5 Actinic supplementation Thanks, -Mike C.

05/07/2008, 11:58 AM	#3
d9sccr Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Miami Posts: 1,115 Blog Entries: 1	dunno how much you're looking to spend, but the current usa outer orbits are really nice __________________ Andrew Current Tank Info: 30g w/ 2 picassos

05/07/2008, 11:36 PM	#7
smchais Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hollywood, FL Posts: 1,031	Try one and one. Be the guinea pig. See which lights are truly better. Take one for the team Mike. __________________ Steve "It's just another day in paradise!" Current Tank Info: My swimming pool with inflatable fish

05/07/2008, 11:57 AM	#2
creepin Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 224	mh seem to have more lighting...

05/07/2008, 01:29 PM	#5
tucunare Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Miami Posts: 142	My frag setup tank wise is exactly like yours, Im running 4 icecap SLR 39w... on the breeder.... I dont think 2 can do the job.... Bulbs: 3 ATI Aquablue Special 1 ATI Aquablue Plus

05/07/2008, 01:40 PM	#6
ReefWreak Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Astoria, NYC Posts: 10,159	my vote goes for 2 radiums. You'll get growth since they're going to be very close (hopefully in GOOD reflectors), and the bulbs will produce sick coloration.