T5 fixture ???

sickfish89 · 11/08/2015, 06:04 PM

So I'm wanting to add a T5 fixture into my setup but have a few questions. Is there a difference between the T5 fixtures that they sell on all this aquarium websites and say a cheap t5 fixture that you can get at home depot. Is there any kind of differences I should be aware of. And what kinds of bulbs should I put in it...dumb questions but probably simple answers.

shifty51008 · 11/08/2015, 08:12 PM

Yes there are big diffrences between t5 units. Imo ati is the best. But reflectors make a huge diffrence between fixtures, the ammount of cooling, and even the ballasts can all make a good t5 fixture or a bad one.

As for bulbs check out ati and geisman (sp) brands.

11/08/2015, 06:04 PM	#1
sickfish89 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 14	T5 fixture ??? So I'm wanting to add a T5 fixture into my setup but have a few questions. Is there a difference between the T5 fixtures that they sell on all this aquarium websites and say a cheap t5 fixture that you can get at home depot. Is there any kind of differences I should be aware of. And what kinds of bulbs should I put in it...dumb questions but probably simple answers.

11/08/2015, 08:12 PM	#2
shifty51008 12-5 Chiefs record Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 10,134	Yes there are big diffrences between t5 units. Imo ati is the best. But reflectors make a huge diffrence between fixtures, the ammount of cooling, and even the ballasts can all make a good t5 fixture or a bad one. As for bulbs check out ati and geisman (sp) brands. __________________ 75 gal. mixed DT, 100 gal. sump, 50 gal. fuge, Clownfish breeder