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Metal halide vs led reef tank.
The reef brite twin arc metal halide lamp is one of the most exciting new developments in aquarium lighting in almost a decade.
180w china led vs 250w metal halide 20k duration.
I strongly suggest freshwater plant and reef keepers read this in depth and more importantly well researched and current article about aquarium lighting.
Many years ago metal halide lighting was necessary for lighting deep marine reef aquariums especially if they were dominated by sps corals.
Led vs metal halide metal halide hqi lighting is nearing the end of its reign over marine reef aquariums.
Pit s reef tank maxspect razor 160w led vs.
In the picture to the left a 12 watt led grow light similar to the natural daylight led aquarium light showed superior growth to a 175 watt full spectrum metal halide.
The built in reflector and 20 000k bulb provides full.
Hamilton bimini sun 20 000k hqi metal halide system.
Metal halide 250w duration.
This slim metal halide fixture is compact but packs a lot of light.
At only 2 5 tall the 150 watt bulb provides full spectrum light suitable for corals and other reef builders.
93g cube reef tank with reefbrite halide hybrid 250w twin arc metal halide bulb updated 7 25 12 duration.