Single T5 Retro for 29g FOWLR

Avast Marine · 05/16/2006, 09:19 PM

It looks like I can get this put together from ReefGeek for $86 delivered with the 24" 24w aquablue bulb. I am just looking for a little boost for the coraline. Do you guys think it's worth it? Right now I use 2 standard 18w flouresents and the bulbs need changing. It cost about $35 for the set. So the HO set up would be around $50. I really don't want to spend more than that because all my extra $$$ is going towards the new reef tank in progress. I think I could upgrade the ballast for like $3 more so it could drive 2 bulbs if needed but, I really don't know if I want to spend $50 everytime the bulbs in the FOWLR need to be replaced. Any advice / experience needed!

Thanks

The Grim Reefer · 05/16/2006, 10:32 PM

I'd look around for a used PC setup.

Avast Marine · 05/16/2006, 11:50 PM

Why would you choose PC over HO for this situation?

horkn · 05/17/2006, 07:34 AM

$$

The Grim Reefer · 05/17/2006, 09:11 AM

Zactly, you can dig up a used PC setup cheap and if you just want to pop a little coraline the PC will do the trick.

Avast Marine · 05/17/2006, 03:18 PM

Thanks, the search has begun.

05/16/2006, 09:19 PM	#1
Avast Marine RC Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,446	Single T5 Retro for 29g FOWLR It looks like I can get this put together from ReefGeek for $86 delivered with the 24" 24w aquablue bulb. I am just looking for a little boost for the coraline. Do you guys think it's worth it? Right now I use 2 standard 18w flouresents and the bulbs need changing. It cost about $35 for the set. So the HO set up would be around $50. I really don't want to spend more than that because all my extra $$$ is going towards the new reef tank in progress. I think I could upgrade the ballast for like $3 more so it could drive 2 bulbs if needed but, I really don't know if I want to spend $50 everytime the bulbs in the FOWLR need to be replaced. Any advice / experience needed! Thanks __________________ Dan Don't rush art, you get bad art.

05/16/2006, 10:32 PM	#2
The Grim Reefer Ready for some NOBALL!!! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Kingman Az Posts: 25,259	I'd look around for a used PC setup. __________________ America, the way it outta be! Current Tank Info: 120 Starphire with Illudium Q-288 Photon Regurgitator DIY LED lighting

05/16/2006, 11:50 PM	#3
Avast Marine RC Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,446	Why would you choose PC over HO for this situation? __________________ Dan Don't rush art, you get bad art.

05/17/2006, 07:34 AM	#4
horkn Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: milwaukee wisconsin Posts: 4,125	$$ __________________ people write stupid things in this space Current Tank Info: 200g DIY wood reef, 2x 250w SE 10k MH 2x80 t5ho, 75g sump, Geo Ca RX, ASD 6" recirc skimmer

05/17/2006, 09:11 AM	#5
The Grim Reefer Ready for some NOBALL!!! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Kingman Az Posts: 25,259	Zactly, you can dig up a used PC setup cheap and if you just want to pop a little coraline the PC will do the trick. __________________ America, the way it outta be! Current Tank Info: 120 Starphire with Illudium Q-288 Photon Regurgitator DIY LED lighting

05/17/2006, 03:18 PM	#6
Avast Marine RC Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,446	Thanks, the search has begun. __________________ Dan Don't rush art, you get bad art.