Broke down tank, but can't stop coughing

[BlackGrandPrix]

Thanks Buddy!

Not much changing in the guts, but I am retiring the T5's. I'm waffling between Halides and LED's. LED's are the best, but way expensive unless I build 'em myself again.

I'm having trouble justifying the thousands compared to hundreds. Talk me into it, will ya?

Im not sure where you are getting that they are the best. I would do the halides. They only need to be run 3-4 hours a day so heat and electricity is not that bad. Plus bulbs will then last 2-3 years before needing replacement.

The best combo would be blue LEDs and halides.

[Tom Toro]

Look at the new build picks I just posted. Nothing else needs to be said. LED's rock !

I will, Bud. I've seen them in your tank and my son's and at a couple of lfs'. A whole new thing. Plus, no replacing bulbs every year at $65 x 3. I've got some thinking to do.

[Tom Toro]

Look at the new build picks I just posted. Nothing else needs to be said. LED's rock !

I will, Bud. I've seen them in your tank and my son's and at a couple of lfs'. Everybody's growing sps with 'em now too. A whole new thing. Plus, no replacing bulbs every year at $65 x 3 and mine are past due to the tune of $200. But, I can't imagine soldiering that many LED's to fill up my 8' tank. I've got some thinking to do.

By the way, Chuck, you'd have cracked up seeing me cleaning out the rest of the tank today with goggles, dual chemical mask and huge rubber gloves. Not to mention the attic fan blowing and all the windows open.

[binford4000]

I will, Bud. I've seen them in your tank and my son's and at a couple of lfs'. Everybody's growing sps with 'em now too. A whole new thing. Plus, no replacing bulbs every year at $65 x 3 and mine are past due to the tune of $200. But, I can't imagine soldiering that many LED's to fill up my 8' tank. I've got some thinking to do.

I have a 120 watt fixture and a 100 watt cannon I am not using if you want to play with em. You can build a cannon under 150 bucks now and it will be dimable. Four of these will do your tank very easily ! Get up with me next week and I will swing by and you can give it a look over, might be a good solution

[Tom Toro]

I have a 120 watt fixture and a 100 watt cannon I am not using if you want to play with em. You can build a cannon under 150 bucks now and it will be dimable. Four of these will do your tank very easily ! Get up with me next week and I will swing by and you can give it a look over, might be a good solution

You're the best, Pal! I'll take you up on that when I get this thing set up if you still have 'em. Thanks! Building four for $600 I can deal with!

[binford4000]

You're the best, Pal! I'll take you up on that when I get this thing set up if you still have 'em. Thanks! Building four for $600 I can deal with!

I will have them,no plans to part with em.lmk when your ready.