bues0022
06/24/2007, 10:07 AM
I posted this in the "New to the Hobby" forum butdidn't get many hits on it. Maybe here you guys can help me out a little:
I have a question for you guys about what I should do with my lighting. I'm still gathering gear for my 58, so I haven't tested anything yet. I want to keep about everything (maybe not clams just yet, and not so much sps, but some higher up might be nice) I have a hood so everything would be mounted inside it. So here goes:
I have a 2X96W PC fixture left over from my freshwater days. I already have standoffs built into the hood to hold this. The bulbs are toast, so I'd need new bulbs for sure.
I also just purchased 2x39W HOT5 with basically new bulbs. They are 1 X Blue Plus and 1 X Blue.
I also have 2 more reflectors for T5, but nothing else.
I also have the opportunity to purchase a 4x39W T5 w/o bulbs for only $100. (not sure if VHO or HO, and what's the big difference?)
So...what should I do? Should I keep the PC and get new bulbs. Then I could put the T5 on either side. Sell the whole lot and buy the 4x39W setup? Purchase the rest of the gear needed for the other 2 T5? If I did this what would that price come out to, and what bulbs/order should I get (in your opinion)? Would this be just as expensive as getting the 4x fixture? Also, keep in mind that I'm a student strapped for cash, so I'm trying to get the most bang for my buck. Thanks for the help!
I have a question for you guys about what I should do with my lighting. I'm still gathering gear for my 58, so I haven't tested anything yet. I want to keep about everything (maybe not clams just yet, and not so much sps, but some higher up might be nice) I have a hood so everything would be mounted inside it. So here goes:
I have a 2X96W PC fixture left over from my freshwater days. I already have standoffs built into the hood to hold this. The bulbs are toast, so I'd need new bulbs for sure.
I also just purchased 2x39W HOT5 with basically new bulbs. They are 1 X Blue Plus and 1 X Blue.
I also have 2 more reflectors for T5, but nothing else.
I also have the opportunity to purchase a 4x39W T5 w/o bulbs for only $100. (not sure if VHO or HO, and what's the big difference?)
So...what should I do? Should I keep the PC and get new bulbs. Then I could put the T5 on either side. Sell the whole lot and buy the 4x39W setup? Purchase the rest of the gear needed for the other 2 T5? If I did this what would that price come out to, and what bulbs/order should I get (in your opinion)? Would this be just as expensive as getting the 4x fixture? Also, keep in mind that I'm a student strapped for cash, so I'm trying to get the most bang for my buck. Thanks for the help!