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Mazzy · 05-13-2007, 07:01 AM

Nice tank and great job on the lighting. I am not electrically inclined so I could probably never do it but I agree that you don't need the "latest trend" to get the job done. Because I'm not good with the electrics I did choose a
T5 fixture (full hood not retro). I bought it used and IMO got a really good deal on it. I personnally wouldn't go with MH cuz of cost and heat issues but that's just me. I hear they do make things look better.
I am just setting up my tank so I can't truly compare lighting effectively BUT I can say that the little zoa frag that a nice reefer threw into the bucket with the sand I bought from them does have a more flourescent look to it under the T5's as opposed to my PC light fixture (PC was 2x96 & T5 is 4x36 on a 50 breeder).
Anyway, congrats on the great tank and more cost effective lighting!!

05-13-2007, 07:01 AM	#3
Mazzy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Adrian, Michigan Posts: 129 User Feedback: (0)	Nice tank and great job on the lighting. I am not electrically inclined so I could probably never do it but I agree that you don't need the "latest trend" to get the job done. Because I'm not good with the electrics I did choose a T5 fixture (full hood not retro). I bought it used and IMO got a really good deal on it. I personnally wouldn't go with MH cuz of cost and heat issues but that's just me. I hear they do make things look better. I am just setting up my tank so I can't truly compare lighting effectively BUT I can say that the little zoa frag that a nice reefer threw into the bucket with the sand I bought from them does have a more flourescent look to it under the T5's as opposed to my PC light fixture (PC was 2x96 & T5 is 4x36 on a 50 breeder). Anyway, congrats on the great tank and more cost effective lighting!! __________________ "We can bomb the world to pieces, but we can't bomb it into PEACE!" ~Michael Franti