halogens anybody tried em

[reef magic]

I am pondering trying halogen lites in my new 150 reef any input is appreciated.

 

[TipStylez]

the ones that give out alot of heat?

if so theres another thread made that might help.
http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=69258

 

[Crown Royal]

Three things wrong with halogens for reefs:

1. Entirely wrong light spectrum - far too yellow for proper photosynthesis to occur, halogens operate at around 3000K, you need 6500K and up.

2. Gives off a lot of heat

3. Very energy inefficient

 

[itstheantitang]

Not that bright for the wattage,

Put 60 watts of halogen next to 60 watts of fluorescent and the difference is great.