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01/12/2009, 08:45 PM
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t-5 question
not to familiar with the t-5 lighting. I am looking into starting up a new tank (40 gal - 36 x 18 x 12 Tall). Was just wondering what people thought about this fixture?
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...m?pcatid=12772 Looking at the 36" fixture. How much better is the t-5 lighting than pc and does anyone have any basic recommendations for me? Thanks Last edited by jonreed; 01/12/2009 at 08:58 PM. |
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01/12/2009, 08:49 PM
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bad link. T5 is alot better than PC lighting, so long as you have individual parabolic reflectors for each bulb, and they are cooled.
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01/12/2009, 09:00 PM
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sorry - link fixed. How many people keep sps under t-5's alone?
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01/13/2009, 09:07 PM
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I keep them under 4 t-5's on ic660 ballast in 55g no problem, great color and growth.
http://s551.photobucket.com/albums/i...view=slideshow |
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01/13/2009, 10:04 PM
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You lose alot of light on that fixture as it has only one reflector for all 4 bulbs. There are lots who keep SPS under T5's, with great success- my 120 will be all SPS under T5s. I would look at the Nova Extreme Pros or SLS's at a minimum.
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