good t5 lighting hood for 20 gallon nano?

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  1. macabe

    macabe Purple Spiny Lobster

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    looking for a good t5 lighting hood for my 20 gallon high nano can anyone suggest a nice one?
     
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    Why not just go all LED?
     
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    macabe Purple Spiny Lobster

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    cause i dont crap out 100$ bills ;D all kidding aside i cant afford leds as far as i now there alot?
     
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    Well idk how much a T5 setup is but you can get a nice setup from Rapid LED..


    Check out Rapidled.com , I have no idea what kit you would need but I'm assuming Biocube 14 Dimmable Retrofit Kit will work, don't let the BioCube name fool ya.


    Would anyone else agree with me?
     
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    macabe Purple Spiny Lobster

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    wow thats cheap can anyone assist me with the correct kit that will work on a 20 gallon high? i would like to grow sps and clams ;D
     
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    Email RapidLED or contact them from the Sponsors section. They will take good care of you.
     
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  8. neueklare_ein

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    Found a 20" T5 hood. Is that real?

    I have heard that there really is no 20" T5 hood available...but I found one on ebay...Is that real?
    Aquarium Light Strip 20" Freshwater Plant Discus 36W | eBay

    If it's not, what are some recommendations for a 20" wide tank? The shortest available is 24"...as far as I know...LED, fluorescent are all fine...my tank is planted and my single strip T8 is not sufficient.
     
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    thats really not an impressive fiture and good 20" t5s are hard to find as the ones that will come with are crap. a 12led kit should suit your needs and be future proof as WHEN you upgrade you can dismantle the leds and use them again. good luck!
     
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