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etbjr · 11/15/2006, 09:08 AM

Dr Foster and smith has a 4 bulb Noa extreme with moon LED's for $200 and that includes bulbs

The Grim Reefer · 11/15/2006, 09:11 AM

Hit reefgeek.com and order a 6 lamp retrofit kit but have them upgrade the reflectors to Ice Caps, cost like 2 bux per lamp extra. That would be enough for a clam on the rocks or a lower light clam in the sand and plenty for a BTA.

Insanefishguy

Reefgeek has the bst prices I have seen for full kits. You can check DIY reef and see what you can peice together a syst.

The Grim Reefer · 11/15/2006, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by etbjr
Dr Foster and smith has a 4 bulb Noa extreme with moon LED's for $200 and that includes bulbs

No reflctors=no good.

insanefishguy · 11/15/2006, 09:16 AM

My current tank is a 40 long (footprint of a 55 but shorter) and I would like to get the pcs off of that. How many watts do I need with t5s? I currently have the current usa 4x65w fixture. I also plan on setting up a 40breeder. So Id also appreciate suggestions on that.

etbjr · 11/15/2006, 09:24 AM

Cant you get the ice cap reflectors and add them onto the lamps in the Nova?

The Grim Reefer · 11/15/2006, 09:25 AM

A 4 lamp tek retro of fixture with 54 watt lamps would be enough to raise anything in the 40 long. For the breeder 4 lamps of the correct length, 39 watts assuming the tank is 36" long will yeild the same results.

The Grim Reefer · 11/15/2006, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by etbjr
Cant you get the ice cap reflectors and add them onto the lamps in the Nova?

Not sure if you can fit them in the Nova without serious mods. the Tek reflector is just over 2 1/4" wide.

insanefishguy · 11/15/2006, 09:28 AM

thanks a lot grim. If i upgraded my tank to a 55 would the 4x54s still be enough.

The Grim Reefer · 11/15/2006, 10:09 AM

Yep, you could also look at the 5 lamp Aquactinics.com fixture too.

sasscuba · 11/15/2006, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by The Grim Reefer
Yep, you could also look at the 5 lamp Aquactinics.com fixture too.

Click link on bottom...

I just bought from Tom and he is a member of the board. You can sit his units right on glass if you want. Individual reflectors included. I bought (2) 36 inch for my 125 gallon. It will have 10 39w HO T-5's. He said with the reflectors and that unit it would equal 960 watts of PC light and should be able to keep whatever I want in the tank.

http://www.aquactinics.com/Store/T5_...ng_Systems.htm

insanefishguy · 11/16/2006, 06:10 PM

Hey Grim thanks a lot for all your help. I think I am definetely going with a 4x54w retrofit kit from reef geek. What bulb combo should I go with for a bluish look? Also, how far above the tank should I mount the bulbs and should I put a piece of glass or acrylic up as a splash guard? And I read in another thread to upgrade to the icecap reflectors. Do you mean the icecap retro or can you just have them switch the reflector in the sls retro?

Sorry tio be a pain, but thanks for the help! You really seem to be the guy for t5 info.

11/15/2006, 09:11 AM	#52
The Grim Reefer Ready for some NOBALL!!! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Kingman Az Posts: 25,259	Hit reefgeek.com and order a 6 lamp retrofit kit but have them upgrade the reflectors to Ice Caps, cost like 2 bux per lamp extra. That would be enough for a clam on the rocks or a lower light clam in the sand and plenty for a BTA. Insanefishguy Reefgeek has the bst prices I have seen for full kits. You can check DIY reef and see what you can peice together a syst. __________________ America, the way it outta be! Current Tank Info: 120 Starphire with Illudium Q-288 Photon Regurgitator DIY LED lighting

11/15/2006, 09:16 AM	#54
insanefishguy Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Palo Alto, PA Posts: 822	My current tank is a 40 long (footprint of a 55 but shorter) and I would like to get the pcs off of that. How many watts do I need with t5s? I currently have the current usa 4x65w fixture. I also plan on setting up a 40breeder. So Id also appreciate suggestions on that. __________________ ~Joe Hylka Current Tank Info: 335 total gallon system: 125 mixed reef under HO t5'S, 40g fuge, 75g frag tank, 55g sump, and 40g water change reservoir

11/15/2006, 09:25 AM	#56
The Grim Reefer Ready for some NOBALL!!! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Kingman Az Posts: 25,259	A 4 lamp tek retro of fixture with 54 watt lamps would be enough to raise anything in the 40 long. For the breeder 4 lamps of the correct length, 39 watts assuming the tank is 36" long will yeild the same results. __________________ America, the way it outta be! Current Tank Info: 120 Starphire with Illudium Q-288 Photon Regurgitator DIY LED lighting

11/15/2006, 09:28 AM	#58
insanefishguy Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Palo Alto, PA Posts: 822	thanks a lot grim. If i upgraded my tank to a 55 would the 4x54s still be enough. __________________ ~Joe Hylka Current Tank Info: 335 total gallon system: 125 mixed reef under HO t5'S, 40g fuge, 75g frag tank, 55g sump, and 40g water change reservoir

11/15/2006, 10:09 AM	#59
The Grim Reefer Ready for some NOBALL!!! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Kingman Az Posts: 25,259	Yep, you could also look at the 5 lamp Aquactinics.com fixture too. __________________ America, the way it outta be! Current Tank Info: 120 Starphire with Illudium Q-288 Photon Regurgitator DIY LED lighting

11/15/2006, 09:08 AM	#51
etbjr Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bay City, MI Posts: 18	Dr Foster and smith has a 4 bulb Noa extreme with moon LED's for $200 and that includes bulbs

11/15/2006, 09:24 AM	#55
etbjr Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bay City, MI Posts: 18	Cant you get the ice cap reflectors and add them onto the lamps in the Nova?

11/16/2006, 06:10 PM	#61
insanefishguy Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Palo Alto, PA Posts: 822	Hey Grim thanks a lot for all your help. I think I am definetely going with a 4x54w retrofit kit from reef geek. What bulb combo should I go with for a bluish look? Also, how far above the tank should I mount the bulbs and should I put a piece of glass or acrylic up as a splash guard? And I read in another thread to upgrade to the icecap reflectors. Do you mean the icecap retro or can you just have them switch the reflector in the sls retro? Sorry tio be a pain, but thanks for the help! You really seem to be the guy for t5 info. __________________ ~Joe Hylka Current Tank Info: 335 total gallon system: 125 mixed reef under HO t5'S, 40g fuge, 75g frag tank, 55g sump, and 40g water change reservoir