Totally confused over lighting

[blueheaven]

Now i got PL lights and i know that i would have to change the tubes every 6mths or a year. then today i noticed that one PL tube would cost me $85. I have 2 PL fixtures which would cost me $170 to replace the tubes. If so, i might as well upgrade to MH for $200 and replace the bulb every year for abt $100+. My tank is only 12 inches high and its not convincing to change to MH. can anyone give some advice?

[Terryz_]

IF you change to MH.. your temp will go sky high... J/K... but the temp will go very high since your tank is so shallow...

[riot]

Hmmm since when is a PL $85? How many watts, and what brand? gee thats equal to a MH bulb already!

[blueheaven]

my tank temp is not a problem as i have a diy chiller.

the coralife 55watt 50/50 PL is $85

[Terryz_]

is it because of the wattage... I was quote $20 for 36w PL light....

[riot]

The corallife 36w is already $50.

Wah lau get a 10kk 55w. Try Nature Aq @ balestier. If you dont have a chiller, and you still want to change, go for the t5s.

[weileong]

Now i got PL lights and i know that i would have to change the tubes every 6mths or a year. then today i noticed that one PL tube would cost me $85. I have 2 PL fixtures which would cost me $170 to replace the tubes. If so, i might as well upgrade to MH for $200 and replace the bulb every year for abt $100+. My tank is only 12 inches high and its not convincing to change to MH. can anyone give some advice?

my tank water depth is also 12" and I using 150W BLV 10K. The bulb is abt 6" off the water surface.

Cooling using AC fan. Temp around 27-28degC. But need to constantly top up water.

This is my experience. Before that I also have many pple telling me that with my tank it will overheat.

Now I can see my calms growth growth growth

[Terryz_]

my tank water depth is also 12" and I using 150W BLV 10K. The bulb is abt 6" off the water surface.

Cooling using AC fan. Temp around 27-28degC. But need to constantly top up water.

This is my experience. Before that I also have many pple telling me that with my tank it will overheat.

Now I can see my calms growth growth growth

So it is possible to have a MH when you using a fan... hmmm...

[weileong]

I think if use higher power MH the fan might not be able to cool down properly.

[nutx]

So it is possible to have a MH when you using a fan... hmmm...

Yes, it is possible to cool a MH using fan, depending where is your tank.

In near window or balcony, efficiency of fan increases compared to tank in a 'enclosed' room. Also, using Metal blade fan is stronger than Plastic Blade fan.

hanging MH slightly higher also helps.

[blueheaven]

so, do you guys think i should upgrade to MH?

[sinner]

unless you got space to spare then you can place the MH slightly higher....other wise you can cook instant noodles

btw you mentioned a DIY chiller? care to share?

[weileong]

so, do you guys think i should upgrade to MH?

Go for it, cos I am doing it and really no regrets.

The Sims drive shop selling the fixture around $150 and includes BLV 10K bulb

[djarth]

Where is this shop? Possible to give me the no.

thank you

[weileong]

See this url

Viclite

[zero.cool]

DON'T GO FOR MH YET COZ URS IS ONLY A 2FT TANK IIF U THINK CORALLIFE IS TO EX GO 4 OTHER BRANDS LAH THAT IS MUCH MORE CHEAPER SUCH AS AQUALUX OR PHILIPS I BELIEVE THEY ALSO HAVE THIS PL TUBES U CAN GET IT AT MY SHOP TOO... MH FOR SMALL TANK IS NOT PROPER...TOO ADVANCE 2 FAST...STEP BY STEP SOMETIMES MARINE MUST PATIENT ABIT....

[terryansimon]

please. stop talking in CAPS.

and in YOUR SHOP?! that kinda constitutes as a commercial post.

[zero.cool]

if i want to make it a commercial i would have gone to the newspaper rather than here u d..b a........

[terryansimon]

dumb ###### you mean?

tsk.

and to think I was kind enough to tell you nicely to cut the caps. great. really says a lot about how grown up you are. (=

just in case you folks are wondering what the hell I'm talking about. here goes

BELIEVE THEY ALSO HAVE THIS PL TUBES U CAN GET IT AT MY SHOP TOO...

[yijing55]

DON'T GO FOR MH YET COZ URS IS ONLY A 2FT TANK IIF U THINK CORALLIFE IS TO EX GO 4 OTHER BRANDS LAH THAT IS MUCH MORE CHEAPER SUCH AS AQUALUX OR PHILIPS I BELIEVE THEY ALSO HAVE THIS PL TUBES U CAN GET IT AT MY SHOP TOO... MH FOR SMALL TANK IS NOT PROPER...TOO ADVANCE 2 FAST...STEP BY STEP SOMETIMES MARINE MUST PATIENT ABIT....

Erm, whats so advanced and improper about MH?

I also newbie but i use MH for my 2ft.

[zero.cool]

ok.ok cut the shit, i just joined in and can i please make it a pleasant one i'm sorry bout the d.. a.. thing ok..

[terryansimon]

I'm fine with anything. whether the moderators are, is a seperate issue altogether.