To T5 or not to T5.

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by Lack-There-Of, Jun 18, 2012.

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  1. Lack-There-Of

    Lack-There-Of Bristle Worm

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    Hey all, Just asking for everyone's input on lights right now i currently have an older model jbj, that holes 2 36 watt compact fluorescent lights. I personally like the look of having different color bulbs in the same fixture such as two atinic and two 10k or 50/50's. Now to the question, does anyone recommend the tek light fixture from brs? seen here Sunlight Supply TEK Light T5 Fixture - English it has pretty good reviews and a half decent price imo for a light fixture from what ive seen and the reason i wanna go with T5 is because a chiller is not in the forseeable budget lol and with LED i wanna get the moonlight that comes with the reefkeeper controller. Thanks :cheesy:
     
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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Tek fixtures are excellent, you will not go wrong with it.
     
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  3. dowtish

    dowtish Horrid Stonefish

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    Good fixture and great price.

    You might also want to look into AquaticLife fixtures. They have good reflectors,ballasts, and moonlight LED's with cooling fans built in. All run on a digital timer.
     
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  4. Moby Duck

    Moby Duck Purple Spiny Lobster

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    I bought a coralife 4 bulb t5ho as it grows mostly everything, and my anemone is happy to.
     
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  5. Lack-There-Of

    Lack-There-Of Bristle Worm

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    dowtish, where would I be able to get the aquaticlife light fixture? I highly doubt my one and only lfs sells them
     
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    Hey! Want to put my $.02 into the conversation. I elected to go with the Tek-Wave fixture by Sunlight Supply Inc. This fixture runs 4-95 watt lamps that come in 4 different colors. Thus far I'm pleased with the intensity of the light and how it runs so cool while operating. If you'd like more information let me know.
     
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    Lack-There-Of Bristle Worm

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    NanaReefer Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    For $269.00 I love my Aquaticlife 4x24w T5HO. 1 cord, digital display controls all lamps. Totally auto! Individual German made reflectors. Plus it takes all ATI lamps, which are the best IMO. Plus their customer service rocks!!!
     
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    Lack-There-Of Bristle Worm

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    Are there any websites that sell aquaticlife?
     
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