Need some help from the pros

JANOtheMANO · 11/02/2009, 06:34 PM

thinkin of buyin a current usa 8x54w t5 fixture used with all new bulbs from a guy for $400. Is this a good deal, i noticed it had 2 power cords and built in lunar lights, but did not look like individual reflectors

1. is it a good deal
2. Could i grow anything with that much light
3. how mush of a change will i notice from my cureent nove 2x54 T5 ho

GTboosted · 11/02/2009, 08:00 PM

Lol I'm not a pro but i'll chime in.

1.No, its not a good deal. $400 is what cost new including bulbs.
2.Yes you can grow anything with that! Depending in depth though, you shouldn't place any sps lower than 20".
3.You will notice a big change beleive me.

afishybusiness.com has it for $389.99 with free shipping.

roneil · 11/02/2009, 08:37 PM

not a pro either but not a good deal too.

for the rest i agree with GTboosted.

DC_40gallon · 11/02/2009, 08:44 PM

Pass my friend. Glad you didn't jump the gun. By it new with warraty and
save money.

Tylt33 · 11/03/2009, 12:02 AM

I'm a pro, but I am of no help.

kikireef · 11/03/2009, 01:14 AM

Yeah I agree with the above posts. Check out reefgeek.com. They have good prices and lots of options from fully assembled units to retro kits. I actually just hooked up a 6 bulb 80w unit today and upgraded from PC lighting. I will never do PC's again. The colors that I can see now are unbelievable. I didn't know my corals could look so good. Its like looking at a new tank. I swear!!!

11/02/2009, 06:34 PM	#1
JANOtheMANO Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: HAMILTON Posts: 194	Need some help from the pros thinkin of buyin a current usa 8x54w t5 fixture used with all new bulbs from a guy for $400. Is this a good deal, i noticed it had 2 power cords and built in lunar lights, but did not look like individual reflectors 1. is it a good deal 2. Could i grow anything with that much light 3. how mush of a change will i notice from my cureent nove 2x54 T5 ho

11/02/2009, 08:00 PM	#2
GTboosted Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Van Nuys, CA Posts: 140	Lol I'm not a pro but i'll chime in. 1.No, its not a good deal. $400 is what cost new including bulbs. 2.Yes you can grow anything with that! Depending in depth though, you shouldn't place any sps lower than 20". 3.You will notice a big change beleive me. afishybusiness.com has it for $389.99 with free shipping.

11/02/2009, 08:37 PM	#3
roneil Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St Charles, Missouri Posts: 492	not a pro either but not a good deal too. for the rest i agree with GTboosted.

11/02/2009, 08:44 PM	#4
DC_40gallon Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,474	Pass my friend. Glad you didn't jump the gun. By it new with warraty and save money.

11/03/2009, 12:02 AM	#5
Tylt33 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chico, California Posts: 1,755	I'm a pro, but I am of no help.

11/03/2009, 01:14 AM	#6
kikireef Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chino at The Preserve Posts: 1,107	Yeah I agree with the above posts. Check out reefgeek.com. They have good prices and lots of options from fully assembled units to retro kits. I actually just hooked up a 6 bulb 80w unit today and upgraded from PC lighting. I will never do PC's again. The colors that I can see now are unbelievable. I didn't know my corals could look so good. Its like looking at a new tank. I swear!!!