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01-25-2008, 01:39 PM
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Shark
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24" 6 bulb T5 fixture; do they exist ?
as the subjects reads; i'm trying to find a 24" T5 fixture with 6 bulbs. but can't seem to find one. do they exist or am i looking for something custom ?
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01-25-2008, 02:46 PM
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Little Fishy
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I have not seen 6 bulb 24" but TEK fixture by Sunlight Supply Co. has 4 bulb with individul reflectors. Try www.aquacave.com or www.petmountain.com for fixtures.
That would be better than 6 bulbs. 
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01-25-2008, 04:02 PM
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Shark
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Originally Posted by depitch
I have not seen 6 bulb 24" but TEK fixture by Sunlight Supply Co. has 4 bulb with individul reflectors. Try www.aquacave.com or www.petmountain.com for fixtures.
That would be better than 6 bulbs.
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well, i know about the TEK fixtures  i have a 48" 8 bulb TEK fixture over my 90 gallon
i was just hoping that someone made a smaller 24" fixture with 6 bulbs instead of just 4 - with individual parabolic reflectors, ofcourse.
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01-25-2008, 04:43 PM
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01-30-2008, 09:44 PM
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Shark
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how do you like that T5 fixture with the 8 bulbs? I was thinking of getting that on a 48" long 120g. Also, what corals do you keep or plan on keeping?
Im kinda curious if 8x54w will be enough wattage/PAR for SPS/LPS/Softies in a 120g tank. I may be moving back to the valley where its 100+ in the summer, and the cooler running lights seem like a real bonus!
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01-30-2008, 10:01 PM
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Keeper of the Kracken
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That looks cool, but it is going to put a big dent in your wallet.  I was keeping an eye on this thread cause I need a new light fixture for my 40 gallon and was curious if they made these. Once I checked out the measurements it ends up being too wide for my tank. Oh well, live and learn.
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01-30-2008, 10:02 PM
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Shark
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how big is your 40g?
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01-30-2008, 10:37 PM
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Keeper of the Kracken
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how big is your 40g?
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I had always assumed it was 24 as it looks so much smaller than my 75.
I just measured it and it is actually 36 x 12, so I need a 36 inch fixture instead. The problem with the 12 inches is that I have an Octopus Dual 300 HOB skimmer on it and that thing is HUGE. I would probably have to go with a hanging kit as well as I don't see it sitting on top of the tank with any type of legs.
Oh well, that's what I get for thinking. 
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01-30-2008, 11:35 PM
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Shark
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jflip2002
how do you like that T5 fixture with the 8 bulbs? I was thinking of getting that on a 48" long 120g. Also, what corals do you keep or plan on keeping?
Im kinda curious if 8x54w will be enough wattage/PAR for SPS/LPS/Softies in a 120g tank. I may be moving back to the valley where its 100+ in the summer, and the cooler running lights seem like a real bonus!
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it's great, it can put out enough light to upset lower light demanding corals
i have 4 bulbs come on from noon till 9pm
all eight are on from 4pm till 8:30pm
my tank is currently still understocked;
SPS : pink birdsnest, acropora millepora
LPS : open brain, frogspawn, blastomussa wellsi, candy cane
frilly and blue mushrooms
some zoas and palys
i will be selling this fixture (and current 90G setup) when i have completed my new (smaller) tank. yes, i'm downsizing
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01-31-2008, 01:12 AM
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Big Fishy
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jflip2002
how do you like that T5 fixture with the 8 bulbs? I was thinking of getting that on a 48" long 120g. Also, what corals do you keep or plan on keeping?
Im kinda curious if 8x54w will be enough wattage/PAR for SPS/LPS/Softies in a 120g tank. I may be moving back to the valley where its 100+ in the summer, and the cooler running lights seem like a real bonus!
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I have the Tek 48" T5 on my 150(48" long) As jph said it is fine for any soft corals and It actually melted a few zoas when I first set it up. You could keep SPS with it at least higher up.
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