Dr.eclipse April 24, 2012 Author Share April 24, 2012 also this is my current lighting setup, a 400watt MH sitting on top of a 20 long tank. looks safe ay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcoop78 April 25, 2012 Share April 25, 2012 Just remember, if you go all T5, you'll lose your shimmer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.eclipse April 25, 2012 Author Share April 25, 2012 Just remember, if you go all T5, you'll lose your shimmer... this is why i want to go led. all the good things of MH without the heat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan S April 25, 2012 Share April 25, 2012 this is why i want to go led. all the good things of MH without the heat or the electric bill, or the bulb replacement costs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trockafella April 25, 2012 Share April 25, 2012 I use a finnex T5 unit. It has 4 T5 bulbs and a strip of 15 1watt blue LEDs, My tank still has some shimmer to it (not like MH). Led shimmer doesnt look nearly as good as MH shimmer. I have been very pleased with my unit. Do I think its as powerful as an ATi, maybe not, but for a fraction of the price and it comes with built in LEDs, still uses individual reflectors. I use a 36" version (4x 39w w/15 LEDs) on my 48x18x18 tank and it does a great job. I oredered from Premium aquatics (vendor member), I got the unit there for almost a $100 than aquacave or some other places.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankna April 25, 2012 Share April 25, 2012 My vote is fix the sunpod. Or give it to me and ill fix it. http://www.marineandreef.com/150_Watt_Ballast_Current_USA_p/rcu01907.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.eclipse April 25, 2012 Author Share April 25, 2012 well being that i only paid 40 bucks for the sunpod im not too bummed i broke it. ive been looking into the AI sol units. theyre a bit pricey, but being that i have zero other expenses to pay, i can save up pretty easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcoop78 April 25, 2012 Share April 25, 2012 <br />I use a finnex T5 unit. It has 4 T5 bulbs and a strip of 15 1watt blue LEDs, My tank still has some shimmer to it (not like MH). Led shimmer doesnt look nearly as good as MH shimmer. I have been very pleased with my unit. Do I think its as powerful as an ATi, maybe not, but for a fraction of the price and it comes with built in LEDs, still uses individual reflectors. I use a 36" version (4x 39w w/15 LEDs) on my 48x18x18 tank and it does a great job. I oredered from Premium aquatics (vendor member), I got the unit there for almost a $100 than aquacave or some other places..<br /><br /><br /><br /> I feel that the shimmer my Radion provides in on par with a 250w MH, I don't notice any difference at all, except for the reflection of colors across my ceiling.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraffitiSpotCorals April 25, 2012 Share April 25, 2012 so what light fixture would you recommend? i was thinking if i went T5, i would either get teklight elite, or and ATI. any thoughts on MH/T5 combo brand? I am not able to recommend anything since I have only used old equipment since I am a poor man. I did just get two ALMOST new ballasts though... Which are lumateks, and I would say they are nice. I am just going by what I have seen from peoples tanks and pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankna April 25, 2012 Share April 25, 2012 I looked long and hard for my light. Started out only wanting LEDs but ended up with a tried and true MH Sunpod. From what I gathered if you don't get a Radion(was too expensive for my blood), the next best thing is the Mazarra P-Series IMO. The wiring, controller, and mount is less than perfect but the light spectrum is far better than most. They run 5w Crees as well as a 420/460nm Actinic LED. If the total setup of the P-series is too expensive check out their X-Series. Slightly different LEDs but kinda close to the P-Series. I would stay away from the SOL. It was my first choice for looks and price but there are alot of horror stories about it because it doesn't have the spectrum needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.eclipse April 25, 2012 Author Share April 25, 2012 i was looking into the radion but i didnt know it one would be good enough for a 40b. because i dont want to spend freakin almost 1900 dollars on 2 LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankna April 25, 2012 Share April 25, 2012 Marinescene has a single radion over a 40b. Check out their setup before giving up on a single Radion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcoop78 April 26, 2012 Share April 26, 2012 Marinescene has a single radion over a 40b. Check out their setup before giving up on a single Radion. +1 Aquarium One in Rockville has a single Radion over a 60 cube (as I do), and it seems to be doing very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.eclipse April 26, 2012 Author Share April 26, 2012 i found this last night. they look good, and have a good price. http://www.boostled.com/collections/mu-series/products/mu-series-135w-led-module Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankna April 26, 2012 Share April 26, 2012 I didn't find any bad reviews on the fixture but then again I didnt find any real reviews on the fixture. I don't like it because you can't dim it therefore you are stuck with its color. At least with the Sunpod you have you can change bulbs if you want different looks. I still say fix the Sunpod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trockafella April 27, 2012 Share April 27, 2012 If you want to go LEDs, then buy a radion. Otherwise you're wasting your money. Or stick with the old school stuff that works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainRon April 27, 2012 Share April 27, 2012 If you want to go LEDs, then buy a radion. Otherwise you're wasting your money. Unless you buy the Maxspect P Series that is even better then the Radions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trockafella April 27, 2012 Share April 27, 2012 Unless you buy the Maxspect P Series that is even better then the Radions! fair enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.eclipse April 30, 2012 Author Share April 30, 2012 so my dads tearing down his tank, so hes splitting up the livestock between me and my brother. my brother is going to get most of the stuff. but im gonna get a firefish, maybe 2 damsels, a large monti piece, a maxi mini(on a large rock), a bunch of different zoas, about 7-10 pounds of tonga rock. and some other stuff. the rocks im getting look great and should fit nicely in my tank all the rest of the stuff will be going to my brothers 45 cube he bought on sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcoop78 May 2, 2012 Share May 2, 2012 How cool is that? A whole family of reefers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.eclipse May 2, 2012 Author Share May 2, 2012 yeah its pretty great. i got them all into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.eclipse May 3, 2012 Author Share May 3, 2012 GOOD NEWS! the sunpod(that "broke") was actually not broke! it works and is over my tank now. also i put an egg cover on my tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.eclipse May 3, 2012 Author Share May 3, 2012 egg crate cover. * Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.eclipse May 4, 2012 Author Share May 4, 2012 fts fish (couldnt find the ywg) . coral Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.eclipse May 5, 2012 Author Share May 5, 2012 i just banished my emerald crab to the sump, he was eating my torch. i dont blame him, theres really not that much algae in the tank now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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