Lighting

[timpetty]

OK, another question but this one matters I promise.

Does anyone have any experience or opinions on the Current USA Outer Orbit HQI?

Im planning on getting it for a 20long. Any comments or other suggestions for lighting?

 

[timpetty]

Anyone?

 

[Adrinal]

http/www.marinedepot.com/ps_AquariumPage...ean_lights.html

150W 20k bulb. (if you plan on sticking with your 20 for a long time).

 

[SkiFletch]

I've seen lots of people using Current Orbit fixtures, haven't heard any complaints yet.

 

[timpetty]

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150W 20k bulb. (if you plan on sticking with your 20 for a long time).

I am planning on keeping the 20 for a while since its pretty much all I can fit in my apartment. I liked the Current model because it included the actinic lighting. I was thinking the coral would look nicer under the blues. What do you think?

 

[SkiFletch]

You will get more phosphorescence with the actinics, thats for sure

 

[Adrinal]

More versatility with the pcs and MH; and if you are just using the as color (not growing power) You could let the bulbs go longer than recommended. The unit is useless in an upgrade however, and costs more in replacement bulbs and initial cost.

 

[timpetty]

Thanks guys. I think Im gonna go with that unit. I found it for $323.00 on another site.