Current USA Lighting System?

[bencc27]

Im looking at lighting for a 6ft 125g tank. I found this setup - Current USA 72" Outer Orbit 3X150W HQI-MH + 8X39W T5 HO for $675 shipped. I have done a lot of research but im not sure if this is a good unit or if it will be enough to do SPS corals. Anyone have any experience with this setup or any ideas. I have built my own MH setups before but I like how these units are all in one neat package with the T5's and reflectors. It seems this is almost as cheap as building it myself buying all the individual pieces. I would like to stay under 700 if possible.

 

[meowzer]

I have the same light but with 250watt MH bulbs....and I have a 225G
I love the light, and IMO it should be great with a 125G.

 

[nycbob]

its a good setup over 125 gallon tank. with 3 mh and 3 t5 bulbs on each side, its plenty for sps or clams.

 

[bencc27]

Thanks for the info. This is my biggest purchase yet for the tank and want to make sure its a good deal.

 

[reefkprz]

I like current fixturesm, I am not a big fan of their mh bulbs though. that fixture would be fine for your tank, but I would invest in decent bulbs (not familiar with their t-5 bulbs so you'll have to take some one elses opinion on those bulbs).

 

[meowzer]

Originally Posted by reefkprZ
http:///forum/post/3181499
I like current fixturesm, I am not a big fan of their mh bulbs though. that fixture would be fine for your tank, but I would invest in decent bulbs (not familiar with their t-5 bulbs so you'll have to take some one elses opinion on those bulbs).
LOL...and DON'T buy Hamilton 10K unless you want a yellow tank
My light came with Ushio 10K....they are ok....good enough until you are ready to replace them anyway....LOL
I'm gonna get some type of 14k next time....not sure which brand yet though

 

[btldreef]

Originally Posted by reefkprZ
http:///forum/post/3181499
I like current fixturesm, I am not a big fan of their mh bulbs though. that fixture would be fine for your tank, but I would invest in decent bulbs (not familiar with their t-5 bulbs so you'll have to take some one elses opinion on those bulbs).
Current bulbs over all are not good. My T5HO's were terrible, the PC's aren't that bad and from what I've read (because I wasn't chancing it again) the MH's aren't that good either. I noticed a huge difference when swapping brand new stock bulbs with Coralife and WavePoint on my T5HO's.
The fixtures are great. Bulbs? Not so much.

 

[bencc27]

Thanks for all the info. I think I'm going to order it tomorrow.

 

[meowzer]

Originally Posted by bencc27
http:///forum/post/3181632
Thanks for all the info. I think I'm going to order it tomorrow.

I think you'll be happy....at least I am with mine

 

[tang4me]

Originally Posted by BTLDreef
http:///forum/post/3181588
Current bulbs over all are not good. My T5HO's were terrible, the PC's aren't that bad and from what I've read (because I wasn't chancing it again) the MH's aren't that good either. I noticed a huge difference when swapping brand new stock bulbs with Coralife and WavePoint on my T5HO's.
The fixtures are great. Bulbs? Not so much.
I'm looking to switch my current T5 bulbs out. Did go with 10Ks again? I was thinking 14K. I was going to leave the atinics for now.

 

[nycbob]

go with 14k or the blueplus t5 bulbs by gieseman or ati.

 

[pbnj]

I love my Outer Orbit 48" 2X250W+T5s, but I don't think I'd buy another Outer Orbit fixture now that Current USA has completely discontinued their lighting product lines.