Some t-5 questions

Bluetangclan · 12/30/2009, 08:33 AM

I am building my grassbed tank and am pretty sure a 4 bulb t5 system will work fine from what I have read. I found this online
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...0&pcatid=21460

Anyone ever use this system before. I like the all in one controls and such. Price is at the top end of where I want to go as I can get a 6 bulb for a little more. I have a Nova Extreme Pro 6 bulb on my other reef tank so i am familiar with that system ( I was going to buy the 4 bulb version when i saw this one)

Also, i have used the stock bulbs in my nova for the last year and have no complaints. Its time to replace them I guess, what are some good brands for me to get. I have alot of hard corals in it.

mrbigshot · 12/30/2009, 09:14 AM

for bulbs look at reefgeek or bulk reef supply. ati is the most popular bulb it seems. ive been happy with them in the past.

Bluetangclan · 12/30/2009, 09:23 AM

Which bulb types. Who makes good bulbs? Never gotten replacement bulbs before. The stock ones were nice but they are a year old.

jeremyreef · 12/30/2009, 09:25 AM

get 4 ati blue plus, i ge 6500k daylight, and a uvl actinic white. reef geek has good deals

Bluetangclan · 12/30/2009, 09:39 AM

Thats what i was wanting for that question, thanks you both.

No has anyone ever used the system I posted?

12/30/2009, 08:33 AM	#1
Bluetangclan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orlando(Wedgefield), Fl Posts: 555	Some t-5 questions I am building my grassbed tank and am pretty sure a 4 bulb t5 system will work fine from what I have read. I found this online http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...0&pcatid=21460 Anyone ever use this system before. I like the all in one controls and such. Price is at the top end of where I want to go as I can get a 6 bulb for a little more. I have a Nova Extreme Pro 6 bulb on my other reef tank so i am familiar with that system ( I was going to buy the 4 bulb version when i saw this one) Also, i have used the stock bulbs in my nova for the last year and have no complaints. Its time to replace them I guess, what are some good brands for me to get. I have alot of hard corals in it.

12/30/2009, 09:14 AM	#2
mrbigshot Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: mn Posts: 387	for bulbs look at reefgeek or bulk reef supply. ati is the most popular bulb it seems. ive been happy with them in the past.

12/30/2009, 09:23 AM	#3
Bluetangclan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orlando(Wedgefield), Fl Posts: 555	Which bulb types. Who makes good bulbs? Never gotten replacement bulbs before. The stock ones were nice but they are a year old.

12/30/2009, 09:25 AM	#4
jeremyreef Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ohio Posts: 91	get 4 ati blue plus, i ge 6500k daylight, and a uvl actinic white. reef geek has good deals

12/30/2009, 09:39 AM	#5
Bluetangclan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orlando(Wedgefield), Fl Posts: 555	Thats what i was wanting for that question, thanks you both. No has anyone ever used the system I posted?