[jtravapd]

hello all, i have a 180gallon reef tank running for about 6 months now...i have decent growth a good number of corals...mostly by tank placement and types in there.....i wanted to upgrade my lighting....right now im running only a pc aqualight with 4 96watt bulbs....i know this is way under for my size tank, but i have been getting by with it...i was looking at this system Current USA 72 inch Outer Orbit 3x150w 10K HQI-MH w/ 8x39W T5 HO & 24 Lunar Lights..anybody use this one?...my friend keeps telling me to get the aqualight brand, but i kinda like how the outer orbit looks....just curious what i should upgrade to....thanks..

[Tonz of fun]

I think there top notch. I have the 24in and I would say for the money there is nothing better...I think your talking about these lights right? Current USA 72 inch Outer Orbit 3x150w 10K HQI-MH w/ 8x39W T5 HO & 24 Lunar Lights (Saltwater Aquarium Supplies > Lighting > Fixtures > Metal Halide > 72in Units > Double Ended MH > MH With T5 ) If so they will be perfect. They come with a hanging kit that is top notch individual switches and ballests for the t5s{which is a must} and the come with timers as well. Order from that link. They price match and do free shipping. They take care of there customers.

[jtravapd]

thank you....i actually just talked to my buddy about getting them, and apparently i forgot im gonna need a chiller...i have a top canopy, and the water does heat up....the problem is i didn't know a chiller was gonna costs upwards of like 700-900 bucks for my tank..ahhhhhhhhh...this hobby kills me...lol..

[Tonz of fun]

I would get the lights first then see if you need a chiller. you could use some fans blowing across the top and leave the canopy open unless you have guest over. If that doesnt work have a fan blowing across your sump. I would say its a 50/50 chance that you might need a chiller