Lights for 55
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murph145
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what u lokin to keep?
it all depends but if u dont wanna be limited then i would go with 2-150WMH's most likely 14K or 20K... u could run 10K bulbs but add some VHO or PC actinic supplementation to get rid of the yellow look
but with that setup u should be able to keep anything u want from clams to sps to softies and lps
just remember lighting is only one part lots of other stuff to consider too when keeping different corals
it all depends but if u dont wanna be limited then i would go with 2-150WMH's most likely 14K or 20K... u could run 10K bulbs but add some VHO or PC actinic supplementation to get rid of the yellow look
but with that setup u should be able to keep anything u want from clams to sps to softies and lps
just remember lighting is only one part lots of other stuff to consider too when keeping different corals
murph145
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i live in simi valley
as far as used theres nothing wrong for checking out used equipment if someone is selling a used setup check it out keep in mind ur guna need new bulbs around 8 months on MH bulbs and they can be pricey 50-80 bucks depending on brand and style
u could also do a PC system get the 260W of mixed daylight and actinic spectrum and that should cost a few hundred bucks id say a new MH system with the 150's would run u about 400-600 depending if u do pendants or retrofit or complete hood system
but if u do the 260w of PC;s ull be good to keep all softies and probably most LPS corals
as far as used theres nothing wrong for checking out used equipment if someone is selling a used setup check it out keep in mind ur guna need new bulbs around 8 months on MH bulbs and they can be pricey 50-80 bucks depending on brand and style
u could also do a PC system get the 260W of mixed daylight and actinic spectrum and that should cost a few hundred bucks id say a new MH system with the 150's would run u about 400-600 depending if u do pendants or retrofit or complete hood system
but if u do the 260w of PC;s ull be good to keep all softies and probably most LPS corals
fanker
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well from what i have seen on this site (im new to the site) is that u guys dont have any thing on t-5s. i have t-5s and i can keep pretty much any thing. there low wattage, cheaper than other lights, and there brighter. (much brighter than pc's but much less wattage) check out reefcentral.com in the lighting forum thats what every body has now. i only have 128w on my 55g and i can keep sps.
that will be the best choice in imo
that will be the best choice in imo
reeferdawg
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i have T-5s and am happy with mine. i have 8x54 432 watts .
murph145
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hmmm i know T-5s are good and all but i dont know if 128W on a 55 will keep sps happy in the long run
i know ive heard some success stories of them and keepin sps and clams but u need a lot
IMO MH's are the way to go i run them on my tank and am pleased with the look they give and what they can do as far as penetrating the water they penetrate better than any other light out there
i know ive heard some success stories of them and keepin sps and clams but u need a lot
IMO MH's are the way to go i run them on my tank and am pleased with the look they give and what they can do as far as penetrating the water they penetrate better than any other light out there