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Post by Syntax on Apr 14, 2014 19:07:01 GMT -5
Am I crazy for seriously considering metal halide for my 125g build? I'm seriously nostalgic for the crazy shimmer and look of the lights.
Talk me out of it or help me decide the right direction to go with MH fixtures.
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Post by jasonandsarah on Apr 14, 2014 19:22:23 GMT -5
Buy a set of leds from Rob!
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Post by scoobnoob on Apr 14, 2014 19:25:13 GMT -5
Halide with LED actinics
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Post by scoobnoob on Apr 14, 2014 19:26:24 GMT -5
A 10000k 70w halide with a 15000k kessil looks phenomenal over my tank.....just not enough room to hang both.
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Post by Pokahpolice on Apr 14, 2014 19:51:47 GMT -5
You're not crazy...it's the best light IMO. If you don't care about the cost to run them then go for it.
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Post by BriMc on Apr 14, 2014 20:05:44 GMT -5
LED and T-5 hybrid. I am going MH, t-5, and Led Hybrid on the new system.
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Post by Syntax on Apr 14, 2014 20:55:12 GMT -5
The Kessil 360 looks amazing compared to other LED's! The shimmer is spot on! It's got me considering those with an Apex for control.
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Post by Syntax on Apr 14, 2014 21:00:42 GMT -5
I estimate using my electric bill with current energy and delivery charges that it would cost about $35.00 a month to run 3 250w MH for about 10 hours a day. Not that bad actually... Heat could be a problem and install as well, pendant or canopy... Not sure which was to go.
The Kessil's look very good, impressed. I never have them a close look before because I thought they were second tier and overpriced... I would buy three of those.
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Post by maineultraclassic on Apr 15, 2014 12:05:13 GMT -5
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Post by gotareef on Apr 15, 2014 14:45:21 GMT -5
I estimate using my electric bill with current energy and delivery charges that it would cost about $35.00 a month to run 3 250w MH for about 10 hours a day. Not that bad actually... Heat could be a problem and install as well, pendant or canopy... Not sure which was to go. The Kessil's look very good, impressed. I never have them a close look before because I thought they were second tier and overpriced... I would buy three of those. 3x 250w mh costs around $50 a month with a digital electronic ballast, old cap style ballast add another $10-$15 a month if you add the cost of fixture,bulb replacement and power of mh the led pays for itself in a couple months its almost foolish not to go led. led- at 1/2 power 65w x 3= 195w less than $18 a month if price of bulbs, power.... wasnt an issue I would say go with an old VHO t12 fixture. best color,fastest growth..... |
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Post by Syntax on Apr 15, 2014 17:02:11 GMT -5
Loved my VHO's .... No shimmer though.
I think I'm going to pick up 3 kessil 360's ... I'll add a fourth if needed down the road.
Maybe there will be a Patriots Day Sale?
Rick is drilling my new tank Saturday.... I'm going bean animal with a 2 foot overflow box on the top back of tank... Modified coast to coast.
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Post by gotareef on Apr 16, 2014 7:24:28 GMT -5
at $400 each your better off buying one of the "big name" led lights. not to mention you will need at least 4x 360's
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Post by Pokahpolice on Apr 16, 2014 7:54:50 GMT -5
at $400 each your better off buying one of the "big name" led lights. not to mention you will need at least 4x 360's x2 The options in that price range are awesome. You can go with a sweet LED T5 combo if you're dumping that kind of dough. |
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Post by Syntax on Apr 16, 2014 20:25:51 GMT -5
I'm not sure about that... I've seen multiple 6ft tanks on RC lighted with 3 360w's quite well.
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Post by gotareef on Apr 17, 2014 9:02:51 GMT -5
3 kessil x $400= $1200 ( you will probably end up getting 4 to get the light spread you want so $1600)
imo- that is allot of $$$ to spend on lights that will be outdated in a year. hell for that kind of $$ you can put in led supplemented light tubes, and use natural sunlight
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