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Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by bernokarl, Jan 6, 2011.

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  1. bernokarl

    bernokarl Astrea Snail

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    The m0on light looks bad as# ;D
     
    bernokarl, Jan 11, 2011
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  2. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    get a FTS up please bernokarl so we can see the tank lit
    and then another 1 with just the moonlights

    better still start a fish tank build thread in the show off your fish tank section


    Steve
     
    steve wright, Jan 11, 2011
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  3. barbianj

    barbianj Hammer Head Shark

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    T5 aquarium ballasts are overdriven, where T8's are not. T8 bulbs can be overdriven between 2-4 times to get more light out of each bulb. I ran 2x overdriven T8's for a while. Bulb selection is a problem, there are far more choices for T5's. IMO, without good individual reflectors, it's a waste of time. That alone makes a huge difference. By the time you put all of the money into extra ballasts and reflectors, you may as well buy a good T5 unit.
     
    barbianj, Jan 11, 2011
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