T5 HO 4x54W Fixture DEAD!

This is what i use (only the 400w model)High Tech Garden Supply. Been running for 2+ yrs and no problems. They have other kinds of ballast and what not and not to bad on price.

 

dang this is more cost effective than me buying the stuff to do it myself...

Sunlight Supply Tek Light High Output Fluorescent Lighting Fixtures

6x54W fixture

 

maybe 6 is too much for a 75gal .. i dunno. i should sober up before i decide this

 

I dont think thats with any bulbs, if it was thats the best deal in the world!

if you need to add bulbs probly add $25x6=$150+$313= $453.00

another thing with your MH idea, you may need to get a chiller too. $$

if your on a $260 dollar budget your options are limited.. at least if you went my route you would have qty (2) 4x54w bulb t5 fixtures (8 bulbs total = sps/clams all day)

but Tek is alot better quality.

 

yeah definitely not going with metal halide anymore. ill just go with 6-8 t5's. just trying to figure out the best bet. you're right it doesnt come with bulbs, the tek that is. and yes it'd be like $170 for the other bulbs so the retro kits are cheaper. the SLR's look decent, though i just read some bad reviews on the company that makes them. alot of positive review though too... i guess everyone has their goods and bads.

 

same with odyssea.. 50% like them, 50% hate them. nova brand is better though. if your tank is 16"+ width of sides, you will have enough room for both t5x4bulb fixtures to fit.

I only have a 13" width of sides on my 55.. but I managed to cram a 2x54w t5 and 4x65w pc with lunars on top.. its really tight though.