Re: [GSAS-Member] AH Supply 4x96 Bright Kit Versus Aquticlife T5 High Output 72" Lighting System

["Paul M. Wallace" <pwallace@u.washington.edu>]

Jeff,

the 2X96W kit is sold with eiter 2 single reflectors or one double if memory 
serves.  Go for the singles as you can then install banks with one ballast so 
they turn off together.  If you need more light install a second bank so you 
can play with timing and color.

-Paul


On Thu, 12 Nov 2009, Jeff wrote:

> Thanks Erik, it looks like its going be the AH lights for now; everyone
> seems to be in agreement that they have a great product; Thanks for all your
> help, Jeff.
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 8:45 PM
> To: Greater Seattle Aquarium Society member chat
> Subject: Re: [GSAS-Member] AH Supply 4x96 Bright Kit Versus Aquticlife T5
> High Output 72" Lighting System
>
> On Wed, 11 Nov 2009, Jeff wrote:
>
>> aquarium had thick dark green algae); My question is this: Are the AH
> supply
>> setups that much better than say the aquaticlife or marineland setups? AH
>> makes some pretty bold claims on their website ie "2.5 times more light";
>
> A good reflector can make a significant difference in the amount of light
> that eventually reaches your plants, as opposed to getting absorbed by the
> lid or sides.  And AH Supply's reflectors are very good.  Some other
> setups use a "square"-ish reflector that is not very efficient.
>
> About the only thing that will beat an AH Supply setup is a linear T5HO
> with good reflector.
>
>> Are metal halide lights really necessary or are they overkill? It is a
>> community aquarium so I want my fish to look their best as well as the
>> plants;
>
> MH is just another type of lighting.  It has its own set of advantages and
> disadvantages.  It's all about how much lighting you have.  So the
> question might be more appropriate: Is 4 watts per gallon overkill?  How
> 'bout 8? :)
>
>   - Erik
>
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> Erik Olson                                                        Sent from
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