Is this a good t5 fixture? 8bulb tek

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by Urban_s, Mar 6, 2007.

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  1. Urban_s

    Urban_s Sea Dragon

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    I found this guy when I was looking around.
    Sun Blaze Tek Lights It looks good. The only thing I am really wondering is does that come with the individual reflectors. With this could I keep any coral/clam?
     
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  3. pshootr

    pshootr Fire Worm

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    I'm sure that light will be fine for alot of diffrant corals. Some of the most light demanding corals may have to be placed higher up in the tank if the tank is deep. Some clams should be able to be kept with that light also I believe, although they may also have to be placed higher up in the tank for best results. I believe the most important things will be having an "effective" protien skimmer, and good\consistant water perimeters... If you use the search feature on this page to search for theads that have (clam lighting) or similar searches, I'm sure you can find more detailed information than mine.

    As for the reflectors I'm not sure. I noticed though on their page is a 1-800 # So give them a call.
     
  4. Urban_s

    Urban_s Sea Dragon

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    Blah just found out that each bulb is no in a reflector. So thats a no go in the fixture.
     
  5. Birchell

    Birchell Gigas Clam

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    ha, you beat me to it... I was looking at one of those too. They are like 100 bucks cheaper than the tek reef lights, lol. Oh well, if you want to grow some hydoponics......
     
  6. pshootr

    pshootr Fire Worm

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    Are the bulbs "normal-output"? Or is the promlem only that there is no reflectors? May be you just didn't put a "t" after the "no" ;D
     
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