Hagen GLO T5-HO light fixture

pugmommie · 12/19/2008, 08:43 PM

Some one gave me the Hagen Glo T5-HO 2x54w ballast kit and my tank is 120 gal and 48 inches long so my bulbs need to be shorter. I did not get the bulbs yet and want to make sure this will fit.

I want to make sure I can use this ballast. Help!

mordibv · 01/04/2009, 12:13 AM

A little late but 54 watt t5's are not really 48 inches . If u are using a custom made hood or store bought hood it should work . I use BJB end caps with 54 watt bulbs and I have plenty of room to work with .

mojo~ · 01/04/2009, 06:53 AM

the hagen ballast has endcaps already wired in. They are small which allows many bulbs close together. Great bang for the buck ballast setup. Just use good bulbs and reflectors. everything should fit fine. I have 8 54watt t5ho in my stock canopy. The fit fine. good luck

pugmommie · 01/04/2009, 03:20 PM

Yes they fit fine. I worried for nothing, like I always do!!

12/19/2008, 08:43 PM	#1
pugmommie Griffy Lover Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Crestview, Fl Posts: 383	Hagen GLO T5-HO light fixture Some one gave me the Hagen Glo T5-HO 2x54w ballast kit and my tank is 120 gal and 48 inches long so my bulbs need to be shorter. I did not get the bulbs yet and want to make sure this will fit. I want to make sure I can use this ballast. Help!

01/04/2009, 06:53 AM	#3
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	the hagen ballast has endcaps already wired in. They are small which allows many bulbs close together. Great bang for the buck ballast setup. Just use good bulbs and reflectors. everything should fit fine. I have 8 54watt t5ho in my stock canopy. The fit fine. good luck __________________ Mojo~

01/04/2009, 03:20 PM	#4
pugmommie Griffy Lover Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Crestview, Fl Posts: 383	Yes they fit fine. I worried for nothing, like I always do!! __________________ 120 gal with 75 gal sump, aqua c ev180 skimmer, 4 x t5's and 2x kessil a350w, with an attached 29 gal along for the ride! New setup innovative marine nuvo 16 with 1x kessil a350w Current Tank Info: 2 each 30 gal saltwater, and a 120 gal tank, Typhoon Reefkeeping RODI

01/04/2009, 12:13 AM	#2
mordibv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Western Mass Posts: 1,499	A little late but 54 watt t5's are not really 48 inches . If u are using a custom made hood or store bought hood it should work . I use BJB end caps with 54 watt bulbs and I have plenty of room to work with .