t5 vs MH

Discussion in 'Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting' started by anpgp, Sep 7, 2009.

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  1. anpgp

    anpgp Dragon Wrasse

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    No, the ballast is outside of the tank. As far as how many lights it can hold, I know there is an upgrade out there that allows for 4 PC bulbs and a row of lunar lights. I'm not sure how that equates to t5s.
     
    anpgp, Sep 7, 2009
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  2. horkn

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    What are the inside dimensions of that canopy?
     
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  3. anpgp

    anpgp Dragon Wrasse

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    The inside of the clear splash guard is 17.75" x 9.75"
     
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  4. anpgp

    anpgp Dragon Wrasse

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    Without the clear guard, the dimensions are 20" x 14"
     
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  5. ReefSparky

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    Good points, horkn. :)
     
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  6. horkn

    horkn Giant Squid

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    Sparky, I have been using t5s since 2004, been there done that ;)
     
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