Which lights do you recommend?
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kathywithbirds
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... of course, unless you can afford Solarises....
KMP
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yes, you can grow sps under t5's. here's my dream system...
http://www.reefgeek.com/manufacture...module_T5_High-Output_Fixture_w!_Bulbs_by_ATI
Common Sizing Guideline: SPS dominated tanks up to 110 gallons. Recommended Tank Depth: up to 30" with carefully planned placement of corals. Power Consumption: approximately 3.8 Amps. Warranty: 1 year.
http://www.reefgeek.com/manufacture...module_T5_High-Output_Fixture_w!_Bulbs_by_ATI
Common Sizing Guideline: SPS dominated tanks up to 110 gallons. Recommended Tank Depth: up to 30" with carefully planned placement of corals. Power Consumption: approximately 3.8 Amps. Warranty: 1 year.
plecosword
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I would go with the t5 fixture
I bought from Hombby twice, both times paid Sunday, got it Wednesday. very awesome guy. don't worry he has thousands of them
And don't worry about the fire thing, theres one report of the old magnetic ballast smoking and sparking, and theres a billion posts referring to that one report. and that too could have been started by a competitor maybe? my ballasts are very small and light weight and they only get slightly warm, never hot.
Varga not to be argumentative but if I can find the pics I can SHOW you what one of those ballasts looks like after the "Fire Incident". There was a local reefer who had one and fortunately he was HOME and smelled "burned plastic". He was able to "sniff" it out and his ballast was melted and there was indeed a small flame going IN his canopy. If I can't find his post I'll email him for the pics. it's not a ONE time case.
Allen
lcstorc
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At least if they have feedback from 2003 they are not the company that keeps changing names so that is good. I don't know anything about that specific light but I do know that T5s are getting better and better, particularly if they have individual reflectors.
I am still stuck on the Solaris though. That is the next light I will own for the reef.
I am still stuck on the Solaris though. That is the next light I will own for the reef.
MarinePope
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Would the t5 setup be enough light for my anemone? My anemone requires "high" light according to its information.
Varga
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Allen, he put the ballast inside the canopy? I don't think any part of this fixture should be anywhere near a canopy, its like putting a space heater inside a wooden box
so you guys are saying I can grow any type of sps under T5's??!! right now my guesstimate is $40 per month just for the lights!!!
so you guys are saying I can grow any type of sps under T5's??!! right now my guesstimate is $40 per month just for the lights!!!
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From my understanding (for what that's worth) is yes it was in a canopy or somehow attached to it. The pics just depicted the ballast and it's "short" and the burned wood. I left him an email.
Yes IF done correctly (correct type of bulbs, sufficient # of bulbs, and quality reflectors) you can keep just about anything.
The optimal way to do T5's would be a DIY/retro set-up where you get to pick & chose the components.
Yes IF done correctly (correct type of bulbs, sufficient # of bulbs, and quality reflectors) you can keep just about anything.
The optimal way to do T5's would be a DIY/retro set-up where you get to pick & chose the components.
can you grow sps under t5's? if so im going to kick myslef right now for buying so many halides
Check out this exact link..
http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums...fluorescent-vs-t5-fluorescent.html#post475344
plecosword
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not really cheaper, Overall, T-5s last longer and are more efficeint so they have cheaper maintanance.
plecosword
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True but its only 48g tank. Doesnt need deep penetration IMO. And you get 6 bulb choises
plecosword
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lol:bluenod:
MarinePope
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