Looking for retro kit with MH & T5

Discussion in 'Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting' started by suckafish, Mar 5, 2009.

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  1. suckafish

    suckafish Montipora Capricornis

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    So does anyone have, or know where a good place to get a retrofit kit that has T5 bulbs on both sides of a MH? Or am I got to have to make a couple kits work? Plus while looking at the MH retro kits, i noticed that there is not a spot for a UV filter, do I make that too?
     
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    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    hellolights.com probably has one
    edit: just checked yea they do
     
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    suckafish Montipora Capricornis

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    they do! Thats awesome, thanx. Maybe you can help me decide on what to do. The tank its going on is a 75 gal. but its only 40" wide. The hood I am making is going to be 52" [to be the same size as the stand top]. Should I go for a 48" fixture w/ 2x 150w. Or should I do the 36"? I think only need one MH, but i would like to have 48 54w T5. I am looking to keep a clam or two. And a couple SPS. But mostly LPS.
     
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    i think you only need one also. i would do the 36 inch with 250 halide(i assume your tank is quite tall since its only 40 wide).
     
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