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Hello, I'm hoping to get some suggestions or recommendations as to what type of lamps to run in my Aquaticlife T5HO Fixture. I have always replaced with Aquaticlife bulbs but they seem to be harder to find including direct. They could be phasing them out maybe? My other options are below. I...

shopping lights for my 75 gallon tank. 48 long and 20 deep. Plan on growing LPS and softies. Maybe a SPS close to top. Two lighting options in mind... Maxspect ra420r led lighting system 160w 16000k buy at $300 on crags list. I feel this will not be enough. Coralife 48in 4x54w lunar. With...

So I am pretty sure I will be going with a strict T5 HO light set up... I have a 75 Gallon 48in long 20in deep tank. Looking at the Coralife T5 HO 4x54w fixture. 1. Heard they were extremely loud! (biggest problem) 2. Heard the ballasts need replacing? (don't mind if it's not often) 3...

I am noticing that some of my corals arent growing or not showing like they did at the LFS. (Kenya tree and Colt coral) I am thinking about replacing my bulbs cause its been 8-10 months now. I have a 4 bulb 48" T5 setup. Can anyone show me what are good coral bulbs for my T5 fixture? Would...

I just acquired a 60 Gallon Acryllic Aquarium (48inL x 15inW x 18inH) with wooden stand and canopy top. I am looking for suggestions on lighting for this setup. I would like to be able to keep most corals, yet have a programmable and affordable fixture that will work with this aquarium setup...

Hey guys. So my new ATI T5 HO 24w bulbs just came in for my 30 gallon. Here is what I purchased: (1) ATI Coral Plus (2) ATI Blue Plus (1) ATI Actinic My question is does it matter what order I place the bulbs (ie. front to back)? I was thinking going from front to back: Blue Plus, Blue Plus...

Hey guys. I'm fairly new to the whole lighting scene and thought I'd ask for some help before I placed an order to replace my 4x T5 HO bulbs. After having done a little bit of research around the site about what others have used for their 4x bulb combo, I think I have a general idea about what...

so im hoping someone here knows how to do this if it can be done at all, im trying to take a 48" 2x54w t5 ho retrofit kit and see if i can turn it into a 18" 6x18w retro kit...is this possible being that the ballast is only wired for 2 bulbs...the wattages add up to be the same as the 2x54, any...

Hey everyone, I've come seeking everyone's opinions here, as I've looked at too many charts, bulbs and websites and need my sanity restored! Basically, I'm gathering equipment for an upcoming 50 Gal tank (36 x 18 x 18 dim) build. I've decided I'm going LED/T5-HO hybrid for my lighting, but I...

So i have a 6x54w t5ho lighting setup on my 120 gallon tank, the current bulbs are back to front actinic, 12k, wave point coral wave, actinic, 12k, actinic. i would like to run a blueish purple all day long and i am moving the 10ks to the back of the lighting fixture. im thinking of getting a...

I've been running my beginner tank for 1 1/2 years with a single 50/50 bulb - surprisingly, my softies have all done well. I was just given a T5 HO fixture with one 420 actinic and one 10,000K bulb - it's too long for my tank, so I'd have to hang it. My question is, should I use it instead of...

I have a 55 gallon tank. I'm decing between what I want to go with, either stick to the quad T5 lighting I have now, or go with a 1W LED setup. I was wondering if you guys could take a look at these two and tell me which ones are the best options. Stick to what I have...

Hello! This is my first post on this forum, so I guess a little background would help. Early in January I "inherited" my mother-in-law's 20gal reef tank. She had it up and running for about 10yrs, and finally decided she wasn't doing a good enough job anymore with it. Rather than sell it, she...

I will be upgrading my lighting and have a 48" Aquaticlife 4 bulb T-5 fixture for sale. All the bulbs are ATI and are about 4 months old. I can even throw in some extra bulbs I have laying around if you want to play with colors, some new and some used. The fixture was bought new for $370 a year...

Hello all, longtime reader, new poster Anyway, after spending countless hours researching the internet, and these forums, I am still no closer to an answer to my concerns. I've looked around and can't seem to find where my questions have been truly answered before, hence my post. To start, my...

Hello all, so here's the situation I bought a 12g jbj dx about 3 months ago. Long story short its too small for me now I decide that I just don't have enough room so I'm upgrading to 22g cadlight with fuge on the back. My lfs is offer me a brand new one with two led fixtures for 250 but I also...

I just bought this T5 Quad and it has four LED moon lights has anyone else heard good or bad things about this fixture? I only paid 102.48 for it It is on amazone her is the link. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005VKZ27K/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00

Im putting together a planted tank, I need a lighting fixture, I'm unsure if I need a 8 or 12 bulb fixture? It comes down to wattage.

Hi guys, I have a 150gal tank. I have a few fish, a few inverts, and a few pieces of coral. They are all doing good but I feel the lighting could be better. I have a few questions. I have 2 36" T8 10000K bulbs for the tank. I have the coral higher up in the tank and they are doing fine but I'm...

I have a 45gal tank that is 23" high. Looking for some suggetions on bulbs for a T5 HO light fixture. Will be adding Amenone but no corals. Its a 2 bulb fixture.