whos the best?

hymie069 · 02-21-2006, 08:16 PM

i'm gonna be setting up my 135g tank soon and want to ask everyones opinion on which is better mh hoods or separate components?
what does everyone use on their own setups?
what are the top manufacturers of mh lighting?

**charlie** · 02-21-2006, 08:52 PM

I am a big fan of the pfo fixtures. I run them on all my reef tanks.
Of course they are now making reflectors that kick butt also, I believe Lumen Arc has the lead there.

DapperDan · 02-22-2006, 06:48 PM

IceCap all the way!!!

DD

**Poseidon** · 02-22-2006, 08:25 PM

Don't forget to mention your tank is going to be built into a wall! I think you will get more light for less bux with a retro fit. When you buy a fixture, you are also paying for the case etc... Things you don't need.

If you were setting up the 135 in your living room, without a canopy, then the self contained fixtures would be the way to go.

02-21-2006, 08:16 PM	#1
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02-21-2006, 08:52 PM	#2
charlie Keeper of Willis Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NW Montana Posts: 5,957	I am a big fan of the pfo fixtures. I run them on all my reef tanks. Of course they are now making reflectors that kick butt also, I believe Lumen Arc has the lead there. __________________ 400 Gallon Reef Log Rome wasn't built in a day---neither is a reef

02-22-2006, 08:25 PM	#4
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,358	Don't forget to mention your tank is going to be built into a wall! I think you will get more light for less bux with a retro fit. When you buy a fixture, you are also paying for the case etc... Things you don't need. If you were setting up the 135 in your living room, without a canopy, then the self contained fixtures would be the way to go. __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

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DapperDan Just Moved In Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 31	IceCap all the way!!! DD

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