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12/30/2015, 02:45 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 767
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Looking for a light.. this any good?
Im looking for a light for my tank.. FOWLR right now.. I am curious if I should go with this light or get a canopy with a retrofit t5 and buildmyled fixture as well. Eventually I want to get back to a reef tank..
here is the light: http://www.ebay.com/itm/301144442873...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT or this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/221978716424...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT |
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12/30/2015, 03:16 PM
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Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 2,354
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A retro fit will be cheaper. I've heard great things about buildmyled, I personally think a t5 led combo is a great way to go if you can swing it.
Also what size tank? |
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12/30/2015, 03:28 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: West Orange, NJ
Posts: 2,838
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75 gallon tank. I was thinking of getting a 2x54w retro fit than get a buildmyled 48" xb or mc light.. Or is this overkill? for now though can't swing the $ so looking for a cheap light for now for a fish only with live rock. I know odyssea doesn't have reflectors on each bulb and I know the bulbs that come with it not very good. I don't have a canopy yet so looking to either buy one or DIY not good at building stuff so.
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12/30/2015, 03:41 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: St. Louis, MO
Posts: 131
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I've got the Aquatic Life fixture on my tank and love it. The only reason I would change it is to go to a 6 or 8 bulb fixture for SPS. It is built solidly. I haven't had a bit of trouble with it. I highly recommend it.
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The only good aiptasia.....is a dead aiptasia! Current Tank Info: 75 gal. mixed reef, (4) 48" T5, Coralife Cone skimmer,30 gal sump, GFO reactor, Biopellet reactor, Jebao RW-8 |
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