confused. orphek or reefbrite halide w/leds

[dricc]

Hi. I last had a tank 16 years ago. I had fowlr for ten years until i had a heat problem(that i never figured out). I am about to start a reef tank. I've been reading and trying to learn as much as possible. Reef2reef has been an invaluable resource. i would like to have a minimalist reef with predominantly zoanthids,followed by lps and a few soft coral. I am pretty sure what i want for equipment except for lights. What lights would suit my purpose better orphek leds or reefbrite metal halides with leds or are both lights overkill. Thanks in advance.

David

 

[spscrackhead]

What size/depth tank? Budget?

 

[dricc]

60 inches long , 24 inches tall and 18 inches wide. i am willing to spend for (hopefully) long term success. I have been saving for a long time. Although resources aren't unlimited.lol

 

[reefwiser]

Well since you are not keeping any SPS I would suggest the LED's . I have the Reefbrite and I love them but I keep a predominantly SPS tank.
LPS and zoa's and soft corals are not as picky with lighting as SPS. Thou the reefbrite is not expensive as most high end LED systems you could go that route. You could also use T5's

 

[spscrackhead]

Will the heat from the halide help or hurt you?

 

[dricc]

The new reefbrite doesnt give off heat like typical metal halide from what i have read.

 

[spscrackhead]

I think it's unrealistic to believe a mh will not give off heat. Just imho.

The new reefbrite doesnt give off heat like typical metal halide from what i have read.

 

[reeferfoxx]

Well since you are not keeping any SPS I would suggest the LED's .

Do we need the debate again?