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01-07-2008, 01:46 PM
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Plankton
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: HICKSVILLE, NY
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What are your thoughts on T5 lighting?
I am considering buying T5 lighting for my tank. could anyone be so kind and help me figure out which to buy. i have a 75 g FOWLR tank. i would like to get into coral's. anyone can help?
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01-07-2008, 02:51 PM
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spaceman spiff
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: south of Dimples
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I'd look at the 6 bulb tek fixture. This one would be a plug and play setup. |
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01-07-2008, 03:13 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: California
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If you have a canopy, check out their retro fit kits. They are slightly cheaper and are also very great.
The real question will be the bulb combination...  |
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01-07-2008, 03:14 PM
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Just some guy, you know?
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: West of Dimples
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Originally Posted by crvz
I'd look at the 6 bulb tek fixture. This one would be a plug and play setup. |
I agree,.. that would be my choice too. The ticket is to get one with individual parabolic reflectors,.. that's what makes T5 bulbs really worthwhile.
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01-07-2008, 03:19 PM
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Shark
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Andover, KS
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look at the fixtures from aquactinics also...
www.aquactinics.com
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180 gallon AGA RR mixed reef inwall, 100 gallon rubbermaid stock tank sump, 10 gallon hex fuge, Quiet one 5000 return pump, PCI PS-3000 skimmer with Octopus needlewheel pump, 72" Constellation from Aquactinics, 2 Triton Aquatics GS2 maxijet mods, 2 250 watt heaters, 200 lbs live rock, 200 lbs pulverized limestone
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01-07-2008, 03:48 PM
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Should I reef again?
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Garnerville, NY
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If I go T5 it will be the Aquatinics Constelation.
I dont think the TEK lights have the individual reflectors plus the cooling. There is a great thread on RC in the Lighting forum regarding everything about T5's.
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01-07-2008, 06:21 PM
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Shark
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Andover, KS
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That is exactly what I have, Rob, and I love it!
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Jenni AKA "Reefmama"
180 gallon AGA RR mixed reef inwall, 100 gallon rubbermaid stock tank sump, 10 gallon hex fuge, Quiet one 5000 return pump, PCI PS-3000 skimmer with Octopus needlewheel pump, 72" Constellation from Aquactinics, 2 Triton Aquatics GS2 maxijet mods, 2 250 watt heaters, 200 lbs live rock, 200 lbs pulverized limestone
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01-07-2008, 06:27 PM
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Drain Bamaged
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Corona, CA USA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rob_Reef_Keeper
If I go T5 it will be the Aquatinics Constelation.
I dont think the TEK lights have the individual reflectors plus the cooling. There is a great thread on RC in the Lighting forum regarding everything about T5's.
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They do have individual reflectors and they cool through the use of convection. I have these fixtures and I was blown away at the amount of air that escapes through the top vents with no fans. These units stay cooler than my current usa fixture that had built in fans
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01-07-2008, 06:35 PM
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spaceman spiff
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: south of Dimples
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That tek light does have individual reflectors.
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01-07-2008, 07:44 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: jacksonville
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Tek lights have had individual reflecors for a while now. They dont have a fan.
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01-07-2008, 07:52 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: May 2006
Location: san diego, ca
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I did an ice cap 430 retro with individual reflectors and added two fans in my hood and love it.
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01-07-2008, 08:00 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Miami
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happy with the tek light. got it at reefgeek.com and they were very helpful
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01-07-2008, 08:00 PM
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Plankton
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: HICKSVILLE, NY
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Thanks For All The Info You Guys. Ever Since I Joined This Site Two Weeks Ago Or So I Have Recieved A Lot Of Good Information. Thanks Again.
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01-07-2008, 08:45 PM
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Oops I fragged it again!
Join Date: Aug 2007
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01-07-2008, 09:45 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Jan 1999
Location: Southern Oregon, Way West of Dimples ;)
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living out here way past Podunk, technology comes slow, so I haven't seen any of the T5 tank lights , But i work in a warehouse big enough to play a league football game in and I noticed that the 6 tube Flo lights are skinny tube and BLINDINGLY bright when you look up to watch for sprinklers and stuff as you raise the parts picker 30' in the air.
I will concede they are bright, they ought to kick lumens on my 2 Icecap 430s 
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