Lighting question

[FrontosaTony]

I have 2x 250w MH with a spot for a third- not installed right now. My bulb needed to be changed and I was pricing mH and was think 60 for a bulb or 160 for an led fixture.... Hmmmmmmm.

 

Thoughts? Recommendation?

 

Also - saw this cool video. Still don't know which bulb I like but cool all the same.

Check out this video on YouTube:

[smallreef]

The only reason I went LED was heat...I love the look, don't get me wrong...but i prefer a large multi bulb t5 unit in comparison to Mh...so..really, beauty is in the eye of the beholder...I think you can get near the colors...but ..

[JR-Tanked150]

I like my t5, but wish I had a blend of t5 and led in one fixture.

[Coral Hind]

Have you tried the Plusrite brand of bulbs? I used them for several years and liked them. Only $15 a bulb.

 

http://www.1000bulbs.com/search/?filter%5Bcategory%5D=2103&filter%5Battribute_brand%5D=Plusrite#?filter%5Bcategory%5D=2103&filter%5Battribute_brand%5D=Plusrite&filter%5Battribute_color_temperature%5D=10000..0&sort=relevance&page=1&_suid=139928976205909879158313094367

 

Old threads about the Plusrite:

http://wamas.org/forums/topic/35542-400w-se-mh-bulbs/?p=305716

http://wamas.org/forums/topic/35276-plusrite-metal-halide-bulbs/?do=findComment&comment=303570

[YHSublime]

I like my t5, but wish I had a blend of t5 and led in one fixture.

This, except I love my LEDs, wish I had a combo.

[Rob A]

I had a twin 250MH with twin 96w compact fluorescents but was concerned about the cost involved of replacing bulbs every year. I ordered 1 LED fixture to try it out and it gave off a lot more light than my MH/CF fixture, (which didn't have a very good reflector-so  maybe a better reflector would have affected my decision).  The LED gave off so much more light that I bought more as soon as I could and retired the MH/CF fixture. Plus the LED's usually have the ability to adjust the levels. Now some of them have controls where they slowly ramp up, simulate clouds and who knows what else!

[FrontosaTony]

Awesome replies - Thanks WAMAS!!!

 

So go to LED - and until then pulsrite MH bulbs are the cheaper way to go - Thanks!

 

Ok next Question - I have 3 MH reflectors  equally space across my 6ft tank. I only 2 have bulbs installed right now - I think the last guy took them out due to heat. I have no heat issues - in basement - and can put 3 bulbs in.

 

What bulbs should I put in?  My tank looks maroon and green and I would like more color. I know I have it in there ;O). I like the blue look in some tanks. How best to get that with 3 bulbs?

 

Thanks again!

[FrontosaTony]

I have 3 MH reflectors  equally space across my 6ft tank. I only 2 have bulbs installed right now (center and left side)- I think the last guy took them out due to heat. I have no heat issues - in basement - and can put 3 bulbs in.

 

What bulbs should I put in?  My tank looks maroon and green and I would like more color. I know I have it in there ;O). I like the blue look in some tanks. How best to get that with 3 bulbs?

 

Suggestions?