T5 lighting

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by JP909, Aug 23, 2010.

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  1. JP909

    JP909 Feather Duster

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    I'm stuck between this two lights first is
    Marineland t5-48 light fixture 216 watts and second is the wavepoint t5 light fixture also 216 watts? Which one would you guys recommend?
     
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  2. stepho

    stepho Panda Puffer

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    I like my wavepoint light it seems to have some pretty solid construction. Bad thing is all of the lights are run off of one plug which is a game killer for most. It does use two ballasts so if you were handy you could wire in a second plug if you felt so inclined.

    I can't say much for the marineland t5 though I have never owned one or really looked at one.
     
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  3. sostoudt

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    I would get the wave point but thats more because I don't like marineland, I don't really know anything about wavepoint.
     
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  4. JP909

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    Ok wavepoint has no fans and marineland has two fans if that makes a difference.
     
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  5. maxxtk

    maxxtk Spaghetti Worm

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    get the aquaticlife T5 HO. it also come with LED and built in timer. i have this fixture and it's absolutely amazing.
     
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  6. sostoudt

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    it does and you want fans, but man I really hate marineland products lol
     
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  7. Soggytoes

    Soggytoes Flamingo Tongue

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    +1 I have the 6 bulb aquaticlife and its amazing
     
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  8. JP909

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    I would but it's out of my budget.
     
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  9. 2in10

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    Get the Marineland because of the fans. Replace the stock bulbs after a couple of months with top of the line bulbs.
     
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  10. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    Wait, which fixtures are these? Most companies have multiple lines of fixtures. These aren't the HO ones you're considering?
     
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