Age old debate, what lighting...

diablo243 · Nov 29, 2016

Ok so on my 90DT I'm running a coral life 6 bulb T5 fixture. It's stock bulbs and while I like the fixture and have had decent luck with it I feel it's time for new bulbs to really get the kick I need to accelerate growth. At around $150 for the 6 ATI bulbs I would want and the need to replace every 6mths or so to stay optimal, an I better off just nightingale the billet and going $500 for a nice Reefbreeders LED light? $500 is near the cap of what I want to spend and my frag tank running an older RB Photon light does 1000 times better than my 90 does, but as a matter of cost and running rate, where am I am going to get the best growth for the buck? Also If anyone has anything for sale that would fit the bill let me know.

Thanks

saltyfilmfolks · Nov 29, 2016

have you considered a hybrid? its what all the cool kids are doing.
either a strip or the t5 led retro.

captc07 · Nov 29, 2016

We run an 8 bulb tek fixture with 2 48" rapid led actinic blue strips and love the look/growth. better bulbs will definitely make a difference. the brs group buy is a great time to buy those bulbs.

ca1ore · Nov 30, 2016

I switched over to LED only about 2 years ago (after having been a dyed-in-the-wool MH guy for over 20 years) and haven't looked back I'd stack my tank up against all comers. I run a combination of reefbreeders (the V1 photon models) and Kessil.

james30ct · Nov 30, 2016

I run 3x250 halides with vho's and have no complaints

Kvinal · Nov 30, 2016

Kvinal · Nov 30, 2016

T5/led

diablo243 · Dec 1, 2016

Thanks everyone for feedback, I ended up getting a great deal on a V1 48" Photon second hand so will be giving that a go. Kevin I may still take you up on that deal if it's around and are T5 to the LED. My frag tank is thriving with a 24" V1 Photon running at 32% max so hoping to get similar results with it on main display.