im looking at getting a CF fixture. but i cant decide between the AHS 2x55 model for around 125 corallife 2x65 for 101
any preference for plant growth? or quality of product?
any preference for plant growth? or quality of product?
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id like to order today but i cannot decide, the ahs is a little more expensive and i dont know how much better the miro4 reflector is compared to the corallife.
There's a pretty big difference in looks between the two. The AHS model you're talking about is one of their finished wood enclosures that you will have to put together yourself, right?
The AHS reflectors are known to be very good so if you want to get as much light as possilbe into the tank they'd probably be a better choice. I like how the Coralife is simpler personally.
The AHS reflectors are known to be very good so if you want to get as much light as possilbe into the tank they'd probably be a better choice. I like how the Coralife is simpler personally.
the ahs is a retrofit kit. it would go in my old perfecto that takes 5 mins to light up. i plan on building a wood enclosure eventually and stuffing another 2 CFs in there. but that wont be for a long long time.
If you definitely will build a canopy (like me) go with the AHS rig. You'll kick yourself up and down the road if you buy the Corallife (or any other self enclosed unit). They are very good units if you don't plan on pulling them apart. If you do pull them apart (like me), you will find the wiring somewhat of a hassle to "fix" in order for it to work in a custom canopy. My 2 cents.
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bought it 2 days ago w/ 2-6700k's should be here tomorrow if all that xmas junk isnt clogging up the mail
ahs came out to 113 total
the if the corallife has a 10 shipping charge aswell the ahs was only $2 more :dance2:
ahs came out to 113 total
the if the corallife has a 10 shipping charge aswell the ahs was only $2 more :dance2:
got the ahs package yesterday, installation was a breeze. The thing is way brighter than my 3-45w. now i just got to get goin on a custom built hood. anyone have links for that.