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Unread 09/21/2009, 03:57 PM   #1
keithbou30
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Best T5 ??

I am going with a 6 bulb T5 compact fixture 48'' what are ones that you all would choose and what brand of bulbs are best?


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Unread 09/21/2009, 04:28 PM   #2
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ATI powermodule then ATI sunpower.


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Unread 09/21/2009, 05:09 PM   #3
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ATI or Current


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Unread 09/21/2009, 06:09 PM   #4
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Current USA is nowhere near the same league as ATI. Look into Aquatinics, ATI and Ice cap retros for the best T5 fixtures. ATI bulbs seem to be the best, but Giesmann and UVL are good as well


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Unread 09/21/2009, 06:13 PM   #5
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ATI hands down


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Unread 09/22/2009, 02:17 PM   #6
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Unread 09/22/2009, 02:26 PM   #7
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aquactinics also makes a nice T5 fixture


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Unread 09/22/2009, 03:16 PM   #8
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UVL Super actintics R's


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Unread 09/22/2009, 04:53 PM   #9
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ATI Power Module with ATI bulbs


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Unread 09/22/2009, 05:36 PM   #10
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UVL makes a great super actinic and pair it with their actinic 454 and your corals will pop


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