Part 2 of losing my mind, Bajamike's 300 DD build
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I would have had to buy 3 more AI sols. Total of 6 panels 450w of power. So effectively I tripled my power consumption. Also the bulb replacement, so I will pay over time the $1000+. But if I get the results I think I will get it will be worth the extra cost.... I guess its worth a mention that we also just went solar power so that does help.
Some of the national guys run 6 to 10 150W units at 100% over a tank your size, so I was just curious where you came out with your personal analysis. This helps me a bunch, thanks, since I like to pay attention so that I know when it will be time for me to switch.
If it helps you out any, I have 6 250W HQI burning for 8 hours and the bill on this is about 1.20 a day. If you cannot afford this kind of dough, then any hobby, let alone this one, is probably not going to work out too well.
Also, anybody considering a real cost/benefit analysis using LED also has to consider the cost of new panels - the idea that panels last for 10+ years is a joke. As fast as LED units are progressing, there will likely be many people that will have bought all new panels by the time that you need to replace your MH bulbs.
If it helps you out any, I have 6 250W HQI burning for 8 hours and the bill on this is about 1.20 a day. If you cannot afford this kind of dough, then any hobby, let alone this one, is probably not going to work out too well.
Also, anybody considering a real cost/benefit analysis using LED also has to consider the cost of new panels - the idea that panels last for 10+ years is a joke. As fast as LED units are progressing, there will likely be many people that will have bought all new panels by the time that you need to replace your MH bulbs.
I could go on for hours about this, which I am sure that all of you have seen. However, I will not derail the thread and just say that I think that he made a decision that will save money and yield better results in a CMA that will actually hold up (and in reality too). Is the situation still saveable for you? Is there something else that you can give him crap about to make up for it?
With those Radiums, the coral will need no supplement. ...so, unless you all just need dusk/dawn, thunderstorms and that other kind of for-the-reefer-stuff, you can probably save back some of that money by not running/buying T5 or stunner strips. I have some in my fish storage room that you can borrow before you buy and I seriously doubt that you will be able to tell when they are on.
With those Radiums, the coral will need no supplement. ...so, unless you all just need dusk/dawn, thunderstorms and that other kind of for-the-reefer-stuff, you can probably save back some of that money by not running/buying T5 or stunner strips. I have some in my fish storage room that you can borrow before you buy and I seriously doubt that you will be able to tell when they are on.
