TaeKwonDude Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Ok...we are about to purchase our first non-nano tank (rock2)...we are going with a 60gal with the same footprint as a 75gal (48"long 18"wide 18"tall), now we are looking into lighting... my current choice is a 4 bulb T5HO Sundial Nova Extreme by Current USA...and maybe another 2 bulb or 4 bulb added down the line... http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem~category~48_inch_Current_USA_Nova_Extreme_4x54W_T5HO_48in_Units~vendor~Current_USA~SearchStr~~action~view~idProduct~CU01122~idCategory~FILTFIT58U.html Also, is there a ranking of quality of light types? some people have told me it's PC < VHO < MH < T5HO...one shop owner told me lights are lights, "they are all the same, just gas powered lights"...is there a difference in performance?? (scratch)...any recommendations?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaeKwonDude Posted April 7, 2009 Author Share Posted April 7, 2009 oh yeah...it will be a full reef setup (eventually)...i know that makes a difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COReefer Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 I have a 2 x 175 watt MH ballast i'm looking to sale. it comes with bulbs and sockets. You would just need to purchase reflectors. (however would require a canopy) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaeKwonDude Posted April 7, 2009 Author Share Posted April 7, 2009 how much would you be looking for?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaeKwonDude Posted April 7, 2009 Author Share Posted April 7, 2009 I'm a Clownfish...HURRAY!!!!...sorry guys...had to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COReefer Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 225. The bulbs are Iwasaki 15K. One of the highest par output bulbs on the market. I used them for about a month so they have maybe a year left on them. I will be in portland tomorrow night so if you want to look at them, let me know and I'll bring with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason7504 Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 i love the look of MH more than T5's but thats just me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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