Brand New 8 gallon bio cube

[dantimdad]

Don't be. We got your back. And a hug when I see ya. LoL

Seriously, I know you will try not to accept, but, when I'm setup a LOT of stuff is getting given away so just hang tight.

I decided to declutter and will keep a few backup components and dump the rest.

 

[dantimdad]

I know you want a cube but would you consider a 36*24*22 72 gallon rimless peninsula?

I have one I have been slowly working on.

Just pay for a piece of glass and silicone and its yours

 

[Katrina71]

I know you want a cube but would you consider a 36*24*22 72 gallon rimless peninsula?

I have one I have been slowly working on.

Just pay for a piece of glass and silicone and its yours

You are sweet. I promise I will make it come together. I'm just the last priority right now. :)

 

[dantimdad]

As parents, aren't we always the last priority?

 

[Musovski]

Have a great weekend world, enjoy your shopping trips! :)

You’re evil

 

[Katrina71]

@dantimdad I may need your help for real. I'm willing to pay a fair price. I'd really just like someone to tell me what to do and let me do it. I am a very fast learner. Yes, I'm always the last priority. I don't mind it.

 

[Musovski]

Good Morning everyone. Hope everyone has a great day today. Happy reefing :)

 

[Katrina71]

Good Morning everyone. Hope everyone has a great day today. Happy reefing :)

You have school today?

 

[Katrina71]

I'm curious...on the front end are T5s cheaper than a quality LED lighting system? We are talking 93-125g tank.

 

[Musovski]

You have school today?

nope, not yet. i begin the 25th :(

 

[Musovski]

I'm curious...on the front end are T5s cheaper than a quality LED lighting system? We are talking 93-125g tank.

thats a good question. im curious as well! or are MH cheaper in the long run compared to LED and T5

 

[Scurvy]

Not necessarily... yes if youre looking at Radions or the other high end fixtures but about the same if you comsider some of the mid range fixtures. SBReeflights come to mind and Im sure theres others.

I honestly love the color I get out of the original SBReeflights I got from @Robin Haselden. Theyve since come out with something nicer but still more affordable than the high end stuff. Theres always deals to be found with patience and I know you have patience.

 

[Katrina71]

thats a good question. im curious as well! or are MH cheaper in the long run compared to LED and T5

I'd be open to MH as well, but I'd have to factor in utility cost.

 

[Musovski]

Other than purchase price, whats the difference in electrical bill comparing the lighting options?

 

[dantimdad]

I'm curious...on the front end are T5s cheaper than a quality LED lighting system? We are talking 93-125g tank.

Unless you go high end with the LEDs no, T5 is more expensive. Now, if you DIY you can cut some cost out.

Plus the bulb replacements add to cost.

I love the coloration from T5 especially on a softie tank, but, I love the efficiency and custom abilities of LEDs.

 

[NY_Caveman]

MH is expensive to run and a chiller is likely necessary which also costs a lot to run (electricity wise). I also use SB Reef Lights after using MH exclusively in the past. I love the LEDs.

EDIT: I have never used T5s.

 

[Musovski]

MH is expensive to run and a chiller is likely necessary which also costs a lot to run (electricity wise). I also use SB Reef Lights after using MH exclusively in the past. I love the LEDs.

im sticking to LED's.Plus i like the option of as much customization included with some of the programming

 

[NY_Caveman]

im sticking to LED's.Plus i like the option of as much customization included with some of the programming

I can take my black box LEDs apart and do whatever I want with them too or make repairs. That is a huge plus as opposed to more expensive LEDs

 

[Musovski]

I can take my black box LEDs apart and do whatever I want with them too or make repairs. That is a huge plus.

Thank you for reminding me, one of my reds died so i have to replace the led. it cost's $2 to replace.

 

[SashimiTurtle]

Not necessarily... yes if youre looking at Radions or the other high end fixtures but about the same if you comsider some of the mid range fixtures. SBReeflights come to mind and Im sure theres others.

I honestly love the color I get out of the original SBReeflights I got from @Robin Haselden. Theyve since come out with something nicer but still more affordable than the high end stuff. Theres always deals to be found with patience and I inow you have patience.

Those things still boiling water for ya? They may be the ugliest lights on the planet, but they sure are powerful. The color is nice too if you keep the whites dialed back and pop those lenses off so they spread out more. Those 60* lenses were like laser beams.