Adding T5's to LED's just got easier

Misled · 01/26/2018, 05:52 PM

https://www.marinedepot.com/Hybrid_T...FILTHO-vi.html

RCS82 · 01/26/2018, 09:12 PM

This looks pretty sharp. I like my aquatic life 4 bulb fixture with my 2 kessil 360s cut into it, but this looks pretty slick.
Something to strongly think about for the soon coming tank upgrade. I've been leaning so hard towards the Hamilton cebusun with 250w radiums but I keep thinking about doing more leds with t5's.

E.intheC · 01/27/2018, 09:50 AM

It's definitely a good idea. Hopefully more companies will follow suit

joshbrookkate · 01/27/2018, 09:59 AM

I am getting this fixture with 2 Kessil 360s over my 75. Just not sure what T5 bulbs to use. Anyone done this? Suggestions for bulb combinations?

RobZilla04 · 01/27/2018, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joshbrookkate

I am getting this fixture with 2 Kessil 360s over my 75. Just not sure what T5 bulbs to use. Anyone done this? Suggestions for bulb combinations?

I just installed a retrofit kit to supplement two viparspectra led's. Went with Coral + and Coral Light. I'm pleased with the results.

This Pic is blue led channel only and the T5's. Sorry it's just cell phone quality.

http://i.imgur.com/wVJQMRW.jpg

As for the product the OP shared, worth considering if one does not have a canopy.

joshbrookkate · 01/27/2018, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobZilla04

I just installed a retrofit kit to supplement two viparspectra led's. Went with Coral + and Coral Light. I'm pleased with the results.

This Pic is blue led channel only and the T5's. Sorry it's just cell phone quality.

http://i.imgur.com/wVJQMRW.jpg

As for the product the OP shared, worth considering if one does not have a canopy.

Thanks for the info.

JZinCO · 01/27/2018, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobZilla04

I just installed a retrofit kit to supplement two viparspectra led's. Went with Coral + and Coral Light. I'm pleased with the results.

This Pic is blue led channel only and the T5's. Sorry it's just cell phone quality.

http://i.imgur.com/wVJQMRW.jpg

As for the product the OP shared, worth considering if one does not have a canopy.

What exactly did you go with? Miro retrofit? Sunblaster?

RobZilla04 · 01/27/2018, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JZinCO

What exactly did you go with? Miro retrofit? Sunblaster?

LFS version of a Miro retro. They had reflectors, ballasts, bulbs, caps, etc. Just had to get wire from home depot.

https://m.imgur.com/YiOTXKJ?r

https://m.imgur.com/swAbXus?r

Diana A · 01/28/2018, 09:23 PM

Wish I could find a kit like this for my MarsAqua black boxes

Misled · 01/31/2018, 08:00 AM

Came in yesterday. Must be myself and strip it down over the weekend. Want to check what type of ballasts are in it. I still have a bunch of Sylvanias from old systems. Most likely will change the ballasts out. The end caps and reflectors should be ok.

xabo · 01/31/2018, 08:48 AM

You may want to hold up................It's my understanding that based upon the feedback being received, a newer version is in the works. Some anticipated improvements to include better/sturdier end caps, longer power cords on the same side of the fixture among other things. It's anticipated that the improvements will be backwards compatible.

Misled · 01/31/2018, 08:58 AM

I already have it.

Misled · 01/31/2018, 06:46 PM

So a couple first impressions. On the endcaps, IMHO they should be fine. They push on and have a rubber shell that covers the connections and the end of the bulb. When you pull them off, they pop from the suction. The bulbs go on clips. There isn't an on/off switch. Doesn't bother me either since I'll use my controller.

RobZilla04 · 01/31/2018, 07:06 PM

For the price I'd expect it to have built in timer(s). No on off switch either.... smh

xabo · 01/31/2018, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by RobZilla04

For the price I'd expect it to have built in timer(s). No on off switch either.... smh

Potentially one of the upgrades on version 2.

tenpercenter · 02/18/2018, 10:07 PM

Is it possible to orient a set of radion 30s front to back in this setup? Looking at a 60" tank and was thinking three radions oriented perpendicular to the tank. I'm describing this terribly potentially...

scuzy · 02/19/2018, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by tenpercenter

Is it possible to orient a set of radion 30s front to back in this setup? Looking at a 60" tank and was thinking three radions oriented perpendicular to the tank. I'm describing this terribly potentially...

You need to get the 24 " bracket they just release for that setup.

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tenpercenter · 02/19/2018, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scuzy

You need to get the 24 " bracket they just release for that setup.

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Thanks!

01/26/2018, 05:52 PM	#1
Misled RC Mod Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 11,440 Blog Entries: 11	Adding T5's to LED's just got easier https://www.marinedepot.com/Hybrid_T...FILTHO-vi.html __________________ Jesse I'm not saying I'm Batman. I'm just saying nobody has ever seen me and Batman in a room together.

01/26/2018, 09:12 PM	#2
RCS82 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Sherwood Park, AB, Canada Posts: 273	This looks pretty sharp. I like my aquatic life 4 bulb fixture with my 2 kessil 360s cut into it, but this looks pretty slick. Something to strongly think about for the soon coming tank upgrade. I've been leaning so hard towards the Hamilton cebusun with 250w radiums but I keep thinking about doing more leds with t5's. __________________ After about a 16 year break from fish keeping, Wow, how things have changed. Current Tank Info: 90g, mixed reef, I hope haha

01/27/2018, 09:50 AM	#3
E.intheC Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 5,373	It's definitely a good idea. Hopefully more companies will follow suit __________________ -Eric

01/28/2018, 09:23 PM	#9
Diana A Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: New Jersey Posts: 682	Wish I could find a kit like this for my MarsAqua black boxes __________________ diana

01/31/2018, 08:00 AM	#10
Misled RC Mod Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 11,440 Blog Entries: 11	Came in yesterday. Must be myself and strip it down over the weekend. Want to check what type of ballasts are in it. I still have a bunch of Sylvanias from old systems. Most likely will change the ballasts out. The end caps and reflectors should be ok. __________________ Jesse I'm not saying I'm Batman. I'm just saying nobody has ever seen me and Batman in a room together.

01/27/2018, 09:59 AM	#4
joshbrookkate Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Windsor, ON Posts: 618	I am getting this fixture with 2 Kessil 360s over my 75. Just not sure what T5 bulbs to use. Anyone done this? Suggestions for bulb combinations?

01/31/2018, 08:48 AM	#11
xabo Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wash. D.C. Posts: 637	You may want to hold up................It's my understanding that based upon the feedback being received, a newer version is in the works. Some anticipated improvements to include better/sturdier end caps, longer power cords on the same side of the fixture among other things. It's anticipated that the improvements will be backwards compatible.

01/31/2018, 08:58 AM	#12
Misled RC Mod Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 11,440 Blog Entries: 11	I already have it. __________________ Jesse I'm not saying I'm Batman. I'm just saying nobody has ever seen me and Batman in a room together.

01/31/2018, 06:46 PM	#13
Misled RC Mod Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 11,440 Blog Entries: 11	So a couple first impressions. On the endcaps, IMHO they should be fine. They push on and have a rubber shell that covers the connections and the end of the bulb. When you pull them off, they pop from the suction. The bulbs go on clips. There isn't an on/off switch. Doesn't bother me either since I'll use my controller. __________________ Jesse I'm not saying I'm Batman. I'm just saying nobody has ever seen me and Batman in a room together.

01/31/2018, 07:06 PM	#14
RobZilla04 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: St. Augustine, FL Posts: 1,857	For the price I'd expect it to have built in timer(s). No on off switch either.... smh __________________ 90g Mixed Reef

02/18/2018, 10:07 PM	#16
tenpercenter Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 144	Is it possible to orient a set of radion 30s front to back in this setup? Looking at a 60" tank and was thinking three radions oriented perpendicular to the tank. I'm describing this terribly potentially...