Thinking about going topless! Thoughts on this lighting

bryceK · 10-13-2008, 11:20 PM

I am thinking about removing my hood and going with a MH set up but came across this tonight let me know what you guys think.

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tyleratl · 10-13-2008, 11:28 PM

Why would you want to replace the lighting? Is there a particular coral that you have that you feel needs different lighting than the stock lighting? Or, do you just want an open look? If for the quality of the light, I honestly think the stock RSM lighting is more than adequate for nearly anything you would want to put in your tank. Just replace those bulbs every six months!

new reefer 03 · 10-13-2008, 11:42 PM

personally my favorite lighting setup are T5's you can change your color to almost whatever you want.
i like the nove extreme pro 6x54Watts each individual reflectors
ITS AWESOME

ReefSki · 10-13-2008, 11:43 PM

I would also go with T-5's. Less heat to worry about in the summer.

Reefmack · 10-14-2008, 08:31 AM

bryceK - the ALED light was developed by Coral Dynamics - a sponsor of Reef Sanctuary. It seems to be a very good light, and it was developed by a reefer local to my area. Here's a page on the Coral Dynamics site about the ALED:

ALED Information/Specs

I prefer the look of a hood, or in my case a raised (MH/T5) hood, but that's just my personal preference. But, the cooler running of LEDs is also a benefit.

10-13-2008, 11:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
bryceK U.S. NAVY Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cranberry TWP. PA Posts: 125 View Gallery Karma Komment	Thinking about going topless! Thoughts on this lighting I am thinking about removing my hood and going with a MH set up but came across this tonight let me know what you guys think. 24/7 Aquarium Supply

10-13-2008, 11:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
tyleratl Fire Coral Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 70 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Thinking about going topless! Thoughts on this lighting Why would you want to replace the lighting? Is there a particular coral that you have that you feel needs different lighting than the stock lighting? Or, do you just want an open look? If for the quality of the light, I honestly think the stock RSM lighting is more than adequate for nearly anything you would want to put in your tank. Just replace those bulbs every six months!

10-13-2008, 11:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
ReefSki Midas Blenny Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: MA Posts: 89 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Thinking about going topless! Thoughts on this lighting I would also go with T-5's. Less heat to worry about in the summer. __________________ Current Setup: 58 gallon Oceanic in the planning stages

10-14-2008, 08:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
Reefmack NaClH2O Addicted Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC, USA Posts: 6,153 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Thinking about going topless! Thoughts on this lighting bryceK - the ALED light was developed by Coral Dynamics - a sponsor of Reef Sanctuary. It seems to be a very good light, and it was developed by a reefer local to my area. Here's a page on the Coral Dynamics site about the ALED: ALED Information/Specs I prefer the look of a hood, or in my case a raised (MH/T5) hood, but that's just my personal preference. But, the cooler running of LEDs is also a benefit. __________________ aka Terry Excellence in reefkeeping is achieved by mastering the fundamentals, and learning from mistakes. No such thing as an evil crab. Only humans have the ability to be evil. "If you don't like what your fellow forum neighbors are doing, then don't pay so much attention to them" 34g Red Sea Max 130 (April 07), ~50-60 lbs. live rock, Aragonite substrate. Lighting: Current USA Outer Orbit Pro - 150W HQI, 2 x 24W Blue Plus T5 HO Fluorescent by ATI, 2 x 24W Super Actinic T5 HO Fluorescent by UVL, Vortech MP20, LifeReef RSM Siphon, EShopps RS-75 Sump, Euro-Reef custom sump skimmer, Simplicity media reactor, Tunze Osmolator ATO, ReefKeeper Lite L3 controller Reefmack's RSM 130 and...Red Sea Max Owners Club and My JBJ 6G in this thread[/color][/i]

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