Giesemann Aurora 5' work for 6' tank?

125mph · 02/17/2017, 03:21 PM

Will the Giesemann Aurora look weird if I get the 5' version for a 6' tank? I know there will be less par at the ends, not really a concern..Just want to see if it will look weird.

These things are expensive, hard to drop over $3K on a 6' version lol..

this is me · 02/17/2017, 03:28 PM

It will look just fine. Keep in mind that 5' fixture will likely use 48" builbs whereas 6' fixture will use 60" bulbs T5.

Slats · 02/17/2017, 03:47 PM

I have the 36" Aurora fixture above my 48" long tank and it looks and works great!

-Slats

125mph · 02/17/2017, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by this is me

It will look just fine. Keep in mind that 5' fixture will likely use 48" builbs whereas 6' fixture will use 60" bulbs T5.

Looks like their 5' fixtures use the 80w t5 bulbs.. those are 5' bulbs?

125mph · 02/17/2017, 09:08 PM

Hmm interesting.. apparently done vendors sell the 5' version with 54watt bulbs sockets while others like BRS sell it with 80watt sockets. Found a thread with some confused people lol

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02/17/2017, 03:21 PM	#1
125mph Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,405	Giesemann Aurora 5' work for 6' tank? Will the Giesemann Aurora look weird if I get the 5' version for a 6' tank? I know there will be less par at the ends, not really a concern..Just want to see if it will look weird. These things are expensive, hard to drop over $3K on a 6' version lol.. __________________ 180G Rimless Starphire 72x24x24 (Miracles) 3 x Ecotech XR15w G4 Pro \| T5 x 4 \| 2 x Mp40wQD GEO 612 Cal Reactor \| Vertex Omega 150 Skimmer \| Chaeto Reactor Synergy Reef CL44 Sump \| Neptune Apex

02/17/2017, 03:28 PM	#2
this is me Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: MA Posts: 4,074	It will look just fine. Keep in mind that 5' fixture will likely use 48" builbs whereas 6' fixture will use 60" bulbs T5. __________________ Nick When a man talks dirty to a woman, it's sexual harassment. When a woman talks dirty to a man, it's $4.95 per minute. Current Tank Info: Miracle 360 gallons

02/17/2017, 09:08 PM	#5
125mph Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,405	Hmm interesting.. apparently done vendors sell the 5' version with 54watt bulbs sockets while others like BRS sell it with 80watt sockets. Found a thread with some confused people lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 180G Rimless Starphire 72x24x24 (Miracles) 3 x Ecotech XR15w G4 Pro \| T5 x 4 \| 2 x Mp40wQD GEO 612 Cal Reactor \| Vertex Omega 150 Skimmer \| Chaeto Reactor Synergy Reef CL44 Sump \| Neptune Apex

02/17/2017, 03:47 PM	#3
Slats Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 82	I have the 36" Aurora fixture above my 48" long tank and it looks and works great! -Slats