Years ago I used to run a 105 tall system and I had a local glass company cut low iron tempered lids for my aquarium. It kept my snowflake in the tank and kept water spots and salt off my metal halides. The skimmer was aggressive and the tank was well oxygenated. The solution simply worked. I used one of those suction cup pumps to lift off the glass plates to work on my system. The hood was enclosed and I had it lined with reflective material so I would not waste light bouncing off the glass. I also used 120mm AC fans on a speed control to minimize heat and keep everything cool to the touch.
I am putting together a 150g show and after researching LED lights I ended up going with a metal halide solution once again. This will be a mostly SPS dominated system. I just don't like the shadows and love the shimmer of Metal Halide. I want the new features of LED and I like power efficiency but they are still not quite a Ushio HQI metal halide. I have a chiller solution almost figured out. I know I will need one. Always have in the past.
Has anyone else tried this? Am I a crazy reefer?
I would just like a reality check.
I am putting together a 150g show and after researching LED lights I ended up going with a metal halide solution once again. This will be a mostly SPS dominated system. I just don't like the shadows and love the shimmer of Metal Halide. I want the new features of LED and I like power efficiency but they are still not quite a Ushio HQI metal halide. I have a chiller solution almost figured out. I know I will need one. Always have in the past.
Has anyone else tried this? Am I a crazy reefer?
I would just like a reality check.
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