Fishneedit t5 VS. Odyssea

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by SwimsWithFish, Apr 7, 2012.

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Which light should i get for my Biocube 29? it needs to support sps.

Poll closed Apr 17, 2012.

  1. Fishneedit 4 bulb t5

    4 vote(s)
    23.5%

  2. fishneedit 150w MH

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  3. odyssea 150w MH with t5 actinics

    3 vote(s)
    17.6%

  4. taotronics dimmable 120w LED

    5 vote(s)
    29.4%

  5. two par30 LEDs

    5 vote(s)
    29.4%
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  1. cosmo

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    get the dimmable version $145 prob solved!;)
     
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  2. needmorecowbell

    needmorecowbell Torch Coral

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    Could you put the link up? I could only find it for 160$ and I'm buying it this month.
     
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  3. SwimsWithFish

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    Bump!:) get these voted in! You've got 9 days.
     
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  4. thepanfish

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    Fishneedit. Hot. Terrible. Never again.
     
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  5. SwimsWithFish

    SwimsWithFish Giant Squid

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    Sentences. lots of them. none of them complete.

    I'm just messing with you. ;):cheesy:

    so you've had one?
     
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  6. thepanfish

    thepanfish Flying Squid

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    Yeah, I've had one. It overheats, the paint melts...Its not worth the investment.
     
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  7. SwimsWithFish

    SwimsWithFish Giant Squid

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    Thanks, I'll keep that in mind.
     
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  8. norg.

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    I think Ive told you this exact same thing about five times on all your lighting threads. lol Yes, it might be a bit more expensive to invest initially, but even if you were to get the Fishneedit or Odyssea brand t5 lights it will be another 100 bucks to change the bulbs. Dont skimp on your lighting. The DIY leds produce hardly any heat. I wouldnt worry about it.
     
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  9. SwimsWithFish

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    ill see what i can do. I've got less than 3 months before i leave and about one month before the heat sets in.
     
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  10. SwimsWithFish

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    if i go with LEDs i think par30s would be better. that way i can take off the hood. I'm having pH problems and i think with the added evaporation it will add to the overall health of the tank.
     
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