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**Devilishturtles** · 05-02-2008, 01:56 PM

Not to mention, HOT5 runs much cooler and uses much less electricity than Metal Halide... and well they are cheaper.

pitt420dude · 05-02-2008, 02:02 PM

Don't listen figiwigi!

Avoid the MTS!!

Resist!

Stay out of the light! Don't go towards the light!

fijiwigi · 05-02-2008, 11:06 PM

If I upgrade I want to have the ability to keep anything I want and not have to worry about lighting again. What needs to happen to accomplish this. That question still has not been answered. Will the T5 lighting accomplish this or is metal halide the only way to go? And how much light do I need to keep anything I want in a 36" 46g tank? My tax rebate check will be arriving really soon!!!

fijiwigi · 05-02-2008, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pitt420dude

Don't listen figiwigi!
Avoid the MTS!!
Resist!
Stay out of the light! Don't go towards the light!

LOL what is MTS exactly its not on the abbrevation list? Multiple tank syndrome maybe.

fijiwigi · 05-03-2008, 01:21 AM

I just got an e-mail from Bluezoo Aquatics and they have a 10%off discount I was looking at the lighting and they have an Outer Orbit 2x150w HQI with 2x96w PC for a total of 492 watts. a total of 10.69 wpg for only $432 dollars. Just waiting for the wife's approval hopefully I get it before the sale ends. Blue Zoo Aquatics :: Products Detail

**Devilishturtles** · 05-03-2008, 12:12 PM

Definitely doesn't seem like a bad price. I still prefer T5 over metal halide, but that's all up to you. MH for $432 is a great price!

When you get it, remember to read up on light acclimation and stuff like that so you don't cook your corals. And remember to keep an eye on temperature. Just giving you things to do while you are waiting for the lights, lol.

Oh and plus you get the cool shimmer effect with metal halide. Yay.

neilanh · 05-03-2008, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fijiwigi

LOL what is MTS exactly its not on the abbrevation list? Multiple tank syndrome maybe.

Yup, Multiple Tank Syndrome. It's a not-so-rare disease that is spread by hanging out on AA too much. lol

You're right, it's not on the acronym list. Someone needs to fix that.

cmor1701d · 05-03-2008, 12:56 PM

Is that a 46 bow front? If the tank is under 24" high then I would probably go with a 6-bulb T5 fixture. Longer bulb life, cooler running and less electric while allowing you to keep anything (assuming individual parabolic reflectors). Other may chime in and say that T5's will penetrate even the deeper tanks, but I'm not sure about that.

fijiwigi · 05-12-2008, 01:49 AM

looks like my wife won this battle. No go on the light fixture. Instead we ordered a Purebreed Saint Bernard online.. $1000 So that our English Mastiff would have a friend. She wants them to have babies. I am doomed 2 dogs that will be over 150 pounds. The food alone will cost 120 a month not to mention the cost of all the stuff they destroy. That money would have gotten an awesome light fixture. Among other things Maybe I will win the next time. LOL

CatatonicBug · 05-12-2008, 01:59 AM

Holy cow!! Or is that horse??!! That is a lot of dog in one house! I spend $30 every other month on food for my dog, and I thought that was a lot. Be sure to post pics of the new pup!

05-02-2008, 01:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
Devilishturtles Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Frederick, Maryland Posts: 7,773 Images: 17	Not to mention, HOT5 runs much cooler and uses much less electricity than Metal Halide... and well they are cheaper. __________________ -Lindsay Live in the Western MD/West Virginia/DC Metro Area? Join our very active regional forum Here Like the advice someone just gave you? Add to their reputation! Click on the balance icon underneath their username and let them know.

05-02-2008, 02:02 PM	#12 (permalink)
pitt420dude Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pittsburgh! Home of the 5 Time Superbowl Champs! Posts: 949 Images: 11	Don't listen figiwigi! Avoid the MTS!! Resist! Stay out of the light! Don't go towards the light! __________________ Thank you so much for all your help. I'm now going green. LOOK! A NEW LEAF!!!!!

05-02-2008, 11:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
fijiwigi Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Yakima, Washington Posts: 1,038 Images: 7	If I upgrade I want to have the ability to keep anything I want and not have to worry about lighting again. What needs to happen to accomplish this. That question still has not been answered. Will the T5 lighting accomplish this or is metal halide the only way to go? And how much light do I need to keep anything I want in a 36" 46g tank? My tax rebate check will be arriving really soon!!! __________________ I am excited to create my personal mini-ocean with the needed help From fellow addicts @ AquariumAdvice.com S.D.M.F http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c48oMTmYcz4

05-03-2008, 01:21 AM	#15 (permalink)
fijiwigi Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Yakima, Washington Posts: 1,038 Images: 7	I just got an e-mail from Bluezoo Aquatics and they have a 10%off discount I was looking at the lighting and they have an Outer Orbit 2x150w HQI with 2x96w PC for a total of 492 watts. a total of 10.69 wpg for only $432 dollars. Just waiting for the wife's approval hopefully I get it before the sale ends. Blue Zoo Aquatics :: Products Detail __________________ I am excited to create my personal mini-ocean with the needed help From fellow addicts @ AquariumAdvice.com S.D.M.F http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c48oMTmYcz4

05-03-2008, 12:12 PM	#16 (permalink)
Devilishturtles Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Frederick, Maryland Posts: 7,773 Images: 17	Definitely doesn't seem like a bad price. I still prefer T5 over metal halide, but that's all up to you. MH for $432 is a great price! When you get it, remember to read up on light acclimation and stuff like that so you don't cook your corals. And remember to keep an eye on temperature. Just giving you things to do while you are waiting for the lights, lol. Oh and plus you get the cool shimmer effect with metal halide. Yay. __________________ -Lindsay Live in the Western MD/West Virginia/DC Metro Area? Join our very active regional forum Here Like the advice someone just gave you? Add to their reputation! Click on the balance icon underneath their username and let them know.

05-03-2008, 12:56 PM	#18 (permalink)
cmor1701d Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Belle Mead, NJ Posts: 3,378 Images: 43	Is that a 46 bow front? If the tank is under 24" high then I would probably go with a 6-bulb T5 fixture. Longer bulb life, cooler running and less electric while allowing you to keep anything (assuming individual parabolic reflectors). Other may chime in and say that T5's will penetrate even the deeper tanks, but I'm not sure about that. __________________ Click here to Vote for Aquarium Advice on AquaRank . Vote EVERY day! Click Here for a list of commonly used acronyms and abbreviations. ____ Cmor

05-12-2008, 01:49 AM	#19 (permalink)
fijiwigi Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Yakima, Washington Posts: 1,038 Images: 7	looks like my wife won this battle. No go on the light fixture. Instead we ordered a Purebreed Saint Bernard online.. $1000 So that our English Mastiff would have a friend. She wants them to have babies. I am doomed 2 dogs that will be over 150 pounds. The food alone will cost 120 a month not to mention the cost of all the stuff they destroy. That money would have gotten an awesome light fixture. Among other things Maybe I will win the next time. LOL __________________ I am excited to create my personal mini-ocean with the needed help From fellow addicts @ AquariumAdvice.com S.D.M.F http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c48oMTmYcz4

05-12-2008, 01:59 AM	#20 (permalink)
CatatonicBug Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 465 Images: 6	Holy cow!! Or is that horse??!! That is a lot of dog in one house! I spend $30 every other month on food for my dog, and I thought that was a lot. Be sure to post pics of the new pup! __________________ Remember - in Aquaria, nothing good happens fast. Starting a new tank? Click here for instructions. 47g tall FW, 10g planted, 2.5g planted office tank

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