Question on t5s
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BLADEYAMAHA
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So $326.99 is outside your budget?
BLADEYAMAHA
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Crap, you gotta buy the Double ended bulb too, so you gotta add another $60 at least.
i need to build a skimmer and sump too.. lol im cycling with 20 lbs lace/baserock 2 lbs live rock, 30lbs aragonite 3 lbs live sand HOB penguin 200 for flow, and topfin powerhead
i just built the stand its on, cost 27 bucks. im waiting to hear back from US steel, i just had a job interview yesterday, so if i hear i got the job, i wouldnt really have a budget anymore lol fingers crossed!
i just built the stand its on, cost 27 bucks. im waiting to hear back from US steel, i just had a job interview yesterday, so if i hear i got the job, i wouldnt really have a budget anymore lol fingers crossed!
BLADEYAMAHA
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JBJ should not be bad at all, Wave Point I don't know.
reefguy
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Wave points are ok.. I would honestly save.. But that's me. You should never order things for your tank unless u have the life support system for it.
Sump and all that other stuff you don't need. Get a canister for now and a skimmer. My frag tank is setup that way and I think has better water then my DT. Just save ya money am do it right.
Sump and all that other stuff you don't need. Get a canister for now and a skimmer. My frag tank is setup that way and I think has better water then my DT. Just save ya money am do it right.
Doogle
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No you can't mount anything but a 36" T5HO fixture unless it says it will "stretch to fit" but you don't want that.
One of those links you posted wasn't even T5HO ! It was PC lighting!
I suggested the best T5 lights earlier, ATI is the best, then TEK, Aquacatinics, Aquaticlife, Catalina, current, Hagen/fluval.
If you need the mounting legs the TEK is best, but you pay extra- check reefgeek or bulk reef supply.
Aquaticlife, catalina black solar and current nova extreme pro are the next in line..unless you experiment or buy something that isn't produced anymore..that's not all bad either. I think TEK is done now but you can find them cheap now also!
If you really want cheap I would recommend Fishneedit 4x39w T5HO. I have a 30" 4x24w fixture, they aren't great but they have a warranty, way better than Aquatraders' odysea.
Fishneedit will ship you a (return) shipping label (on their dime) if anything from the bulbs, ballasts, or a loose screw (I had that happen, check the screws) for 6 months. The bulbs that come with it are no good but after I changed them to ATI bulb ($80) its been pretty good. Way better than odysea, it has a proper warranty! Read the warranty on Aquatraders, they charge the crap out of you and you will pay for shipping cots etc.. I hope you crossed them ff your list.
You can PM me if you you want, I'll help you out.
One of those links you posted wasn't even T5HO ! It was PC lighting!
I suggested the best T5 lights earlier, ATI is the best, then TEK, Aquacatinics, Aquaticlife, Catalina, current, Hagen/fluval.
If you need the mounting legs the TEK is best, but you pay extra- check reefgeek or bulk reef supply.
Aquaticlife, catalina black solar and current nova extreme pro are the next in line..unless you experiment or buy something that isn't produced anymore..that's not all bad either. I think TEK is done now but you can find them cheap now also!
If you really want cheap I would recommend Fishneedit 4x39w T5HO. I have a 30" 4x24w fixture, they aren't great but they have a warranty, way better than Aquatraders' odysea.
Fishneedit will ship you a (return) shipping label (on their dime) if anything from the bulbs, ballasts, or a loose screw (I had that happen, check the screws) for 6 months. The bulbs that come with it are no good but after I changed them to ATI bulb ($80) its been pretty good. Way better than odysea, it has a proper warranty! Read the warranty on Aquatraders, they charge the crap out of you and you will pay for shipping cots etc.. I hope you crossed them ff your list.
You can PM me if you you want, I'll help you out.
Doogle
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Here a bit I wrote up a while ago, check it out.http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/equipment/81259-how-get-more-intensity-par-life-t5ho-bulbs.html
Let me ask you guys a question... I always read a lot about individual reflectors & have always wondered if they are really "a must have" when selecting a fixture, I am sure they are best, but the reason I ask, is the RSM 250 tanks don't have them - the RSM 250 (65 gallon Dimensions (LxWxH) (38 x 21 x 26.2”)
They just have 6 x 39W T5s with one huge reflector - not at all arguing the individual reflectors are best and 1st choice - just thinking there sure are lots of pretty RSM 250's with thriving sps corals & clams - and could be an option that might still work for some...
one example... running ATI bulbs
+1 for quality & not cheap stuff... just thinking there may be a quality fixture that could work for someone on a budget that didn't have individual reflectors & would still grow corals & clams well, as the RSM tanks do...
If I am missing something... please share
They just have 6 x 39W T5s with one huge reflector - not at all arguing the individual reflectors are best and 1st choice - just thinking there sure are lots of pretty RSM 250's with thriving sps corals & clams - and could be an option that might still work for some...
one example... running ATI bulbs
+1 for quality & not cheap stuff... just thinking there may be a quality fixture that could work for someone on a budget that didn't have individual reflectors & would still grow corals & clams well, as the RSM tanks do...
If I am missing something... please share
Thats what im wondering too, im gonna buy a cheap 4 or 6 bulb fixture from ebay, to be honest. This trying to get a decent priced quality light into canada isnt happening, fishneedit apparently doesnt ship to canada anymore, amazon.com wants over 100 in shipping on any light fixture totalling a 200 fixture to be about 360 after all charges. The same light in the petstores around go for 450!!! Im about to say screw reefing and go fowlr
lots know more about lights than I, here one Tek light you might checkout & see what others think about it...
36" 6x39W Tek Light T5 High-Output Fixture (Black) - Tek Light Fixtures - Sunlight Supply - T5 Fluorescent - Lighting
SALE $209.96 Reg. $279.95
36" 6x39W Tek Light T5 High-Output Fixture (Black) - Tek Light Fixtures - Sunlight Supply - T5 Fluorescent - Lighting
SALE $209.96 Reg. $279.95
Doogle
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That is a great price for one of the best T5HO fixtures made, I would buy that up in a heartbeat if I was in the market for one.
Im on a budget each month the budget is the same, despite EVERYTHING im buying an odyssea fixture i really am stuck in a bind. I cant hang a light as i mentioned before. and usa shipping SUCKS and is retardedly priced. Im going to be buying the halide t5 advance combo.
I know your all going to bash me but for 200 all in including shipping its pretty much the only option. If i stop posting its cause my house burned down guys...
I know your all going to bash me but for 200 all in including shipping its pretty much the only option. If i stop posting its cause my house burned down guys...
Doogle
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Ya oops, you want a 4 bulb fixture, I'm sure its cheaper too.