Lundy24 Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Im setting up a new tank and cant decide on which light to get. Tank is an Oceanic 30cube 20x18x20 and will be stocked with mostly LPS, but hopefully a clam and maybe a few SPS. Simplicity is important because i move my tank back and forth from school once a year. The first options i'm considering is a Luman Max pendant w/phoenix 14k and ARO150/175w ballast. The second is a 150w Sunpod. I know the luman max would be brighter but it has no lunar light and needs to be hung (i dont want to hang it from the ceiling, but ive got some ideas). I also like that i can use it on a future tank. The sunpod is pretty much plug in play but its not as bright and i don't really like the stock bulb. I cant decide! What would you do? . option 1 http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/Metal_Halide/Sunlight_Supply/Reflectors/Lumen_Max_3_HQI_Reflector_(150W)_by_Sunlight_Supply option 2 http://www.marineandreef.com/shoppro/metal_SunPod.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefgeek84 Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Luman max all the way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsoz Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 I really like the sunpod. I almost bought the AP24 with the 150w MH. I decided instead to resurrect my 45g from the dead just because it has more volume, and more length to spread things out. I still want an AP24! dsoz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lundy24 Posted June 19, 2007 Author Share Posted June 19, 2007 Thanks for the input. Reef geek, i really like your pendant set up the the new tank. I would do something similar if i went with the luman max but with round tube and the ability to rotate the arm away from the tank. Any reason why you would go with the luman max? Yea dsoz i agree, APs look pretty nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefgeek84 Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Thanks for the input. Reef geek, i really like your pendant set up the the new tank. I would do something similar if i went with the luman max but with round tube and the ability to rotate the arm away from the tank. Any reason why you would go with the luman max? Yea dsoz ia agree, APs look pretty nice. The lumen will offer much better light, the AP's, just do not offer a good reflector...Plus I think that the lumen max reflectors are cool looking pendants... Here is another option if you like the round look... http://www.hellolights.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=41 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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