I'm considering it. But, of course, price is an issue too. That's what's keeping me from going all-out on MH. I'm also not sure I want a hood either. I've seen some people's tanks without one and it looks nice and sure would make it easier for routine maintenance. That's why I'm considering the Orbit. For $252 on bigal's I can get a 4x65w w/ fan and 2 moonlights, plus 2 tee-shirts and a keychain or something...It's pretty much everything in one. Yes, I agree with the PCs being a little less efficient than T-5's, but I know it would work out just fine. I have PC's on my 20g and it grows *most* plants very well. Another things I might mention is ....this is NEW grounds for me! The largest planted tank I've done up until now is my current 20H. The 90g will use pretty much the same equipment, but on a larger scale. I have a 9w turbo twist that will be incorporated, as well as full pressurized Co2 w/ JBJ regulator, needle valve, bubble counter and a 10lb Co2 tank. I also have a
Co2 reactor that I *could* use, but I lke the idea of trying a Rhinox 5000 for the fine mist bubbles. I'll probably update again after next weekend, when I'll hopefully be making a trek to AF!
-Ryan
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