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Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by kcbrad, Dec 31, 2009.

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  1. ZachB

    ZachB Giant Squid

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    Retro, you can get small lights to attach.
     
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  2. kcbrad

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    Hhmmm.........;D
     
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  3. ZachB

    ZachB Giant Squid

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    Hah. Search over at marine depot. I've seen some locals do the same, they look nice if done cleanly and properly.
     
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  4. kcbrad

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    Lookie here....

    Current USA Lunar Link
     
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  5. ZachB

    ZachB Giant Squid

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    Score ;) I've seen these fixtures before and honestly if I were doing T5, it's the only unit I would buy. No lunars sucks but the quality of the fixture makes up for it IMO. And dang, are they bright.
     
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  6. kcbrad

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    And $13 dollars! Yay! Okay, I think I can handle this.

    To be honest, I do like the 6 lamp fixture better because it's more streamline...but I don't want to have to replace it down the road.
     
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  7. fishluver

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    I have the aquatic life and i love it goes off automatically but the only prob is that everyday that i try to sleep exactly at 8:00am the fan make some loud obnoxius noise like a train just ran through the romm but i personnaly love it though
     
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  8. fishluver

    fishluver Sea Dragon

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    I have the T-5 and i also like it cause they stay cooler.
     
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  9. kcbrad

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    thanks for the info! Luckily my tank isn't near my bedroom, so I don't have to worry about it being too loud. If the tank had to be in my room, it would be a no go, because if I don't get sleep....I'm scary!! :angry:
     
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  10. jonjonwells

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    I agree that an 8 lamp would be best. 6 at minimum for T5s.

    If you go the MH route, then a pair of 175s would be perfect and 250s for SPS on the deck.
     
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