anyone use Geismann lighting??

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  1. reefraf

    reefraf Astrea Snail

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    any thoughts on these? good/bad? thanks
     
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  3. ReefSparky

    ReefSparky Super Moderator

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    I used Geisemann bulbs in my Aquactinic TX5 fixture. They're great bulbs.
     
  4. Dr.Fragenstein

    Dr.Fragenstein Panda Puffer

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    I run all Gman at home and at the shop. They are nice lamps, BUT some really get bugged by the fact that they don't light ALL the way to the end of the lamp, but end about an inch or so from the end. Also, ATI does have comparable lamp spectrums that put out a smidge more PAR...
    GMan is probably second best as far as lamps go.
     
  5. reefraf

    reefraf Astrea Snail

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    how about the fixtures? i was lookign at the geisman reflex fixture. anyone know anything about them? individual reflectors? fans?
     
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    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    Just UVL here. I would use Giesemann though. Good bulbs.
     
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  9. Dasco

    Dasco Vagabond Butterfly

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    I run Giesemann Bulbs there pretty awesome!
     
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    I don't use them, but if I could not get ATI's when i needed them, i would sub in a geiseman. I rate them 2nd best of all the t5 bulbs out there, behind ATI. UVL's are ok, better than most cheaper ones, but they don't quite perform as well as other ATI or geiseman's for the same $$.