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08/05/2009, 04:38 PM
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Any Tek T5 Retro Reviews or Bulb Suggestions?
I have a 2 bulb T5 Tek Retro kit, and I haven't installed it yet. I was wondering what people thought of the tek retro kits? I could find a lot of reviews about the Tek fixtures but not the retro.
I am going to be adding 2 more retro T5's (total of 4) to my 55g and was wondering what additional bulbs would be a good recommendation? Current bulbs- 1x54W AquaSun T5 Lamp by UV Lighting 1x54W Super Actinic T5 Lamp by UV Lighting Thanks |
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08/05/2009, 04:47 PM
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Forgot to mention, I would like to grow mainly softies, leathers, and a small amount of SPS(future possiblity)
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08/05/2009, 06:16 PM
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They are not terrible... What do you need to know? They are in the top five as far as reflectability, not the best but definetly not the worst. A little wide for my liking but that can be a benefit...
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08/05/2009, 08:02 PM
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I like them. Should be enough for the 55 gallon. I ran 4x48 with super actinics since it almost resemembled radiums 20K just a little bluer.
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08/05/2009, 08:27 PM
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Loved mine. Never had a problem out of it. I used the 2 bulb retro to run actinics on my 65 gallon. For you set-up, they will be great.
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The 0ne. The 0nly. The0wn4g3. Current Tank Info: 40 gallon Rimless- 39Wx4 T5HO on Ice-Cap 660, 29gallon sump, DAS EX-2, Deltec Phosphate Reactor, Koralia 3, 50lbs LR |
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08/05/2009, 08:41 PM
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Thanks, sounds like for my budget they were a wise purchase then.. anyone have a good recommendation for my 2 other bulbs? Appreciate the replies..
Kyle
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New tank: CFI Fabrications 120g 48x24x24, 40g sump, Metal Halides 2x250w DE HQI and 2x110w VHO Super Actinics, Closed Loop w/ Oceans Motions 4-way via Dolphin Amp Master 5600/4700, Neptune Apex Lite, TLF-150 Phosban Reactor, AquaC EV-120(skimmer to be replaced soon) |
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08/05/2009, 08:44 PM
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A rough guideline would be one lamp per every 3" of tank depth so 4 lamps would hold up on that 55 esp since they are alittle wider and have a little extra spread
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08/05/2009, 09:12 PM
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They work well as retro's. On a 55g you can keep anything you want with a 4x48" kit. The aquasun is a tough bulb to control meaning with 4 bulb retro your going to get a reddish / yellow look unless you go with a 3x blue plus bulb's surounding it.
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08/06/2009, 01:11 PM
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as for bulbs:
1 x 39W ATI Blue Plus 1 x 39W 12000K ATI Aquablue Special 1 x 39W ATI Pro Color 1 x 39W ATI Blue Plus Can't beat that combo IMO.
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