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01/26/2009, 02:40 AM
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THINK BLUE
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: LOS ANGELES CA
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Lighting For My 60 Gallon
id like to get my hands on a fixture for my 4 footer
want it to fit on my tank like this...any recommendations ? 
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01/26/2009, 06:40 AM
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Current USA has a LOT of models that will do you fine, depending on what you are looking for. T5 or MH?
The Sunpod looks like that and is a MH only. The Nova Extreme, Nova Extreme Pro, and Sundial are all T5. I have a NE and it's a decent unit. Aside from that, I am partial to the TEK lights. Better reflectors give you better bang for the watt.
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01/26/2009, 07:14 PM
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THINK BLUE
Join Date: Nov 2004
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thanks redfish...i was looking into a t5 fixture like this one...
but i think this needs a canopy or it can be hung from the ceiling too... hhhmmm...dont know if i wanna go that route though http://www.hellolights.com/index.asp...OD&ProdID=1717 Last edited by FOSELONE; 01/26/2009 at 07:21 PM. |
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01/26/2009, 08:36 PM
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while that price is nice, the Tek fixture as mentioned will perform better, the key is in the individual reflectors and the quality of those reflectors. Not all T5 fixtures are created equally.
What corals are you looking to keep? |
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01/26/2009, 09:19 PM
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THINK BLUE
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: LOS ANGELES CA
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just maybe zoas & palys for now...maybe some sps...
i have a 260 that ill be setting up also... unless i can sell it & go with the 375 that i want... the fixture that i posted does come with indidual reflectors i think... any idea where i can find one of them tek fixtures ??? |
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01/27/2009, 11:49 AM
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THINK BLUE
Join Date: Nov 2004
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sorry...meant individual...^^^...
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01/27/2009, 01:06 PM
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you can check out Tek fixtures at reefgeek.com
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01/27/2009, 01:07 PM
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Just look for Sunlight Supply.
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02/17/2009, 03:12 AM
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THINK BLUE
Join Date: Nov 2004
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anybody else ???
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