I'm feeling overwhelmed researching a new lighting system for my 75G (48x18x20) reef. The only coral I currently only have are a few polyps, mushrooms, and zoanthid, but would like to not be too restricted in future selections.
Does anyone know about or have experience with these?
I'll take any advice with recommendations to which ones to stay away from, which ones pull the least electricity or would be the least expensive to run or replace lamps for, which ones would be the easiest to operate, or something else better out there in the same price range.
I'm sort of looking for "complete package" since I know little about making hoods or retrofitting anything.
I own a GLO 48" T5 HO 2x54 (w/6700K & actinic bulbs) that's available for this tank and just add a MH clamp or pendant if that's all I need. This would be the cheapest but I don't want to skimp out so I'm thinking one of the below would be a better choice. (?)
My choices reflect research I've done which has led me to believe that 2 150w MH will be more than enough with my tank only being 20" deep.
1) Current USA Outer Orbits 48" 2x150w MH HQIs + 4x54 T5 & 18 Lunar Lights ($722)
http://www.marineandreef.com/Outer_Orbit_T5_48_inch_150W_Current_USA_p/rcu01072.htm
2) 48 inch Current USA SunPod 2x150w 14K HQI-MH w/ 18 Lunar Lights ($500)
http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewI...duct~CU01064~idCategory~FILTFIMHMMMDMLM6.html
(Does anyone use MH alone? I would need have some T5's and would the one I have work or would the two take up too much room?)
3) Aqua Medic 48" 2x150w HQI + 2x54w HO T5 Ocean Light System ($724)
http://www.discountmarinesupplystore.com/servlet/the-168/Aqua-Medic-48"-150w/Detail
(This one seems expensive compared to similar systems?)
4) 4ft Captive Sun Deluxe Hood Lighting System - 2x175w MH + 2x110W VHO -Bulbs NOT Included ($479 w/o bulbs)
http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewI...ting-Saltwater_Aquarium_Supplies~vendor~.html
5) 4 Foot PFO Custom Hood with 2 x Metal Halide + 2x110w VHO ($598)
http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem~idProduct~PF69935~tab~1.html
I couldn't find the type of lamps this one takes or if I need anything else to go with it.
Thank you so much for any time spent helping me figure out what's the best for me to buy.
Ronda
Does anyone know about or have experience with these?
I'll take any advice with recommendations to which ones to stay away from, which ones pull the least electricity or would be the least expensive to run or replace lamps for, which ones would be the easiest to operate, or something else better out there in the same price range.
I'm sort of looking for "complete package" since I know little about making hoods or retrofitting anything.
I own a GLO 48" T5 HO 2x54 (w/6700K & actinic bulbs) that's available for this tank and just add a MH clamp or pendant if that's all I need. This would be the cheapest but I don't want to skimp out so I'm thinking one of the below would be a better choice. (?)
My choices reflect research I've done which has led me to believe that 2 150w MH will be more than enough with my tank only being 20" deep.
1) Current USA Outer Orbits 48" 2x150w MH HQIs + 4x54 T5 & 18 Lunar Lights ($722)
http://www.marineandreef.com/Outer_Orbit_T5_48_inch_150W_Current_USA_p/rcu01072.htm
2) 48 inch Current USA SunPod 2x150w 14K HQI-MH w/ 18 Lunar Lights ($500)
http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewI...duct~CU01064~idCategory~FILTFIMHMMMDMLM6.html
(Does anyone use MH alone? I would need have some T5's and would the one I have work or would the two take up too much room?)
3) Aqua Medic 48" 2x150w HQI + 2x54w HO T5 Ocean Light System ($724)
http://www.discountmarinesupplystore.com/servlet/the-168/Aqua-Medic-48"-150w/Detail
(This one seems expensive compared to similar systems?)
4) 4ft Captive Sun Deluxe Hood Lighting System - 2x175w MH + 2x110W VHO -Bulbs NOT Included ($479 w/o bulbs)
http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewI...ting-Saltwater_Aquarium_Supplies~vendor~.html
5) 4 Foot PFO Custom Hood with 2 x Metal Halide + 2x110w VHO ($598)
http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem~idProduct~PF69935~tab~1.html
I couldn't find the type of lamps this one takes or if I need anything else to go with it.
Thank you so much for any time spent helping me figure out what's the best for me to buy.
Ronda