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Yea the AVast is a great unit. I have pics and some stuff already written. I hope to have somthing posted here in the next couple days.
The avast is a very good value. The only thing I would get clear if I did it again. The smokedlooks super cool and will help with coralline. But it is harder to see. inside.
The avast is a very good value. The only thing I would get clear if I did it again. The smokedlooks super cool and will help with coralline. But it is harder to see. inside.
OP
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I am back to halides as I sold my ati fixture. I did this until I figure it all out. I bought a dual hamilton reef star 150 hqi fixture.
Its really slim but has great spread. Thinking about putting a Reefbrite xho on the side and calling it good for a bit.
Holding this elegance for a buddy.... My clowns made it home.
Its really slim but has great spread. Thinking about putting a Reefbrite xho on the side and calling it good for a bit.
Holding this elegance for a buddy.... My clowns made it home.
I am back to halides as I sold my ati fixture. I did this until I figure it all out. I bought a dual hamilton reef star 150 hqi fixture.
Its really slim but has great spread. Thinking about putting a Reefbrite xho on the side and calling it good for a bit.
Holding this elegance for a buddy.... My clowns made it home.
What was the reasoning behind the switch back to HQI's?
OP
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ok,Just a little update or thoughts I guess I would say. I have been looking at Kessil Led's quite a bit today. Thought about ordering one just to see how it looks. Everything in the tank has been doing pretty well. Got back on my water change schedule.
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Well Not much action here but still sharing my thoughts. I am still running 2x150w halides. I have an opportunity to buy a really nice Aquatinics solar flare. 6x54 but am a little concerened about them being overdriven. Wearing out the bulbs more often and the extra heat.
what do you all think ? Should I hold out for Radions ? Ai sols, The new AI's, some evo's or what ?
what do you all think ? Should I hold out for Radions ? Ai sols, The new AI's, some evo's or what ?
Electrobes
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I'm switching from T5's to reeffiltration's 18K 120w LED. Honestly it's nice to know that I won't have to change bulbs, and I still get the PAR and color I am looking for.
Boogie
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Disclaimer: I know nothing...and when I thought I did, she told me I was wrong.
That said, I'd go with the LEDs. I only say that because you're going with a rimless, new tank build, might as well have some newer technology lighting it. Even if you go with the other light, you're gonna end up imagining how it would look/grow out with the leds over it anyways..you know you will...
my .02
That said, I'd go with the LEDs. I only say that because you're going with a rimless, new tank build, might as well have some newer technology lighting it. Even if you go with the other light, you're gonna end up imagining how it would look/grow out with the leds over it anyways..you know you will...
my .02
poolkeeper1
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Do Led's and build your own, I have had them for 2 years now (2 Different fixtures) The first i bought someone else's started project and that was a mistake! The second has worked flawlessly for almost a year now and with 115 Led's XP-G Royal blue Cool White and High Noons @ a 2 to 1 ratio my tank has never looked better or had better growth with any other combination of lighting.
And the best part is my power bill is down by 2/3 of what it was running M/H and T5HO and no bulb changes in sight....If you would like more details PM me and I can go into more detail.
Bill
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LED ? it all sound good but I'm not convinced yet every month there's a new fixture out on the market that makes the older ones look like crap. They cost a lot and loose value quick. I haven't seen a led tank yet that is rocking and rolling for a longer period of time, they make Corals look hot but that's about it ..
IMO none of the leds have a shot at growing Corals next to my ATI 8bulb
IMO none of the leds have a shot at growing Corals next to my ATI 8bulb
