Is this t5 fixture any good?

xrobbx03 · 10/21/2006, 11:14 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/T5-T-5-HO-Aquari...QQcmdZViewItem

daveverdo · 10/21/2006, 11:33 AM

I looked into these when I was researching lights for my tank. I think they only have a single reflector for all the bulbs. Having a big separate reflector for each bulb make a big difference with T5 bulbs. You may actually get more light in the tank with fewer bulbs. That would save you money on replacement bulbs and electricity.

You may want to check out the T5 Q&A thread on the lighting forum. There is a lot of good T5 info there (356 posts).

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...hreadid=939236

Dave

chrisstie · 10/21/2006, 12:11 PM

For the price I would seriously avoid a place like that without a brand name or warranty and check out a place like ReefGeek.com - I just recently ordered (but wont get for a week or two since 48" bulbs were on backorder) a teklight 48" system

I found the price amenable and the fact you get a warranty just in case is a very nice thing. Ebay is a great place but when you're going to be investing in important equipment for your tank my personal philosophy is buyer beware and to go with a reputable place

Ti · 10/21/2006, 02:52 PM

Stick with TEK

Vision06 · 10/21/2006, 03:00 PM

I looked into that light a long time ago and read his feedback. People complaining about service kept me from buying that.
Now I have a tek light and am very happy.

Very important lesson. Skimp on the little stuff but dont skimp on the things that are important for the tank, you will kick yourself in the *** later on.

t5Nitro · 10/21/2006, 03:07 PM

I have nova extreme t5s that seem to work nice for me. I would think at that price maybe MH would be nice to get? I think majority of the people like it, especially because of that really nice "sparkle"

10/21/2006, 11:14 AM	#1
xrobbx03 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Plaistow, NH Posts: 116	Is this t5 fixture any good? http://cgi.ebay.com/T5-T-5-HO-Aquari...QQcmdZViewItem __________________ Robby B 65 Gallon Reef Current Tank Info: 120g Mix LPS and Softy Reef

10/21/2006, 11:33 AM	#2
daveverdo Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Horseheads, NY Posts: 1,881	I looked into these when I was researching lights for my tank. I think they only have a single reflector for all the bulbs. Having a big separate reflector for each bulb make a big difference with T5 bulbs. You may actually get more light in the tank with fewer bulbs. That would save you money on replacement bulbs and electricity. You may want to check out the T5 Q&A thread on the lighting forum. There is a lot of good T5 info there (356 posts). http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...hreadid=939236 Dave __________________ 90g Display with fish, LR and a few soft corals, 65g basement sump, eBay LEDs

10/21/2006, 12:11 PM	#3
chrisstie Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 4,727	For the price I would seriously avoid a place like that without a brand name or warranty and check out a place like ReefGeek.com - I just recently ordered (but wont get for a week or two since 48" bulbs were on backorder) a teklight 48" system I found the price amenable and the fact you get a warranty just in case is a very nice thing. Ebay is a great place but when you're going to be investing in important equipment for your tank my personal philosophy is buyer beware and to go with a reputable place __________________ You lookin' at my wrasse? Current Tank Info: I find it odd that there are children starving in this country and yet we euthanize millions of stray dogs and cats every year and then incinerate the bodies. Not only that, but we make it illegal to butcher the meat. -MarkS

10/21/2006, 02:52 PM	#4
Ti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 7,927	Stick with TEK __________________ Hair algae is my Macro algae.

10/21/2006, 03:00 PM	#5
Vision06 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: $Bronx, NY$ Posts: 50	I looked into that light a long time ago and read his feedback. People complaining about service kept me from buying that. Now I have a tek light and am very happy. Very important lesson. Skimp on the little stuff but dont skimp on the things that are important for the tank, you will kick yourself in the *** later on. __________________ Three people can keep a secret if two of them are dead.

10/21/2006, 03:07 PM	#6
t5Nitro Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 4,384	I have nova extreme t5s that seem to work nice for me. I would think at that price maybe MH would be nice to get? I think majority of the people like it, especially because of that really nice "sparkle" __________________ ATI T5 club Current Tank Info: Left the hobby, looking to re-enter in the future