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 Oct 21 2009, 01:42 AM
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 Nano Reefer Posts: 35 Joined: 21-August 09 From: Victoria,Tx Member No.: 46,660  |
Hey guys i really need a new light fixture and i want to upgrade to a T5 style,but my tank is a weird size and im having a hard time trying to find one.This is my tank http://www.amazon.com/56-Column-Aquar-Blk-...5/dp/B000OX6A0C What would be the best t5 fixture for it?
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Oct 21 2009, 08:05 AM
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 LED Gawd  Posts: 9,895 Joined: 26-August 07 From: Shelby Twp. Michigan Member No.: 30,696 |
Best would be an ATI 24" 4 bulb, but I don't think your wallet will like you too much after that. It's a really good fixture though. 24" 4 bulb Tek fuxture will be a good alternative.
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Oct 21 2009, 08:48 AM
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 king o the tards Posts: 46 Joined: 13-October 09 From: Calgary, AB (Canada) Member No.: 47,814 |
The only problem I'd see with a 4 bulb is the tank is 18" wide. I'd even look at a 6 or 8 bulb.
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Oct 21 2009, 09:04 AM
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Nano Reefer Posts: 162 Joined: 21-August 07 Member No.: 30,589 |
The dimensions of that tank beg for an Aqua Medic 250 pendant with a 20k bulb over it. It will look nice and sleek, have better penetration on that deep tank, and cost less initially than the T5 fixtures:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Aqua-Medic-Spacelight-...=item518cf3cc09 This would be even better (14k + actinic T5): http://cgi.ebay.com/Aqua-Medic-Ocean-Light...=item3c9c330b83 This post has been edited by pineo: Oct 21 2009, 09:07 AM -------------------- |
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Oct 21 2009, 11:42 AM
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Nano Reefer Posts: 35 Joined: 21-August 09 From: Victoria,Tx Member No.: 46,660 |
im thinking i would need that second one since i plan on getting a clam later on
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Oct 21 2009, 11:46 AM
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 Nano Reefer Posts: 21 Joined: 21-October 09 Member No.: 47,949 |
how much light do clams need?
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Oct 21 2009, 03:57 PM
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Nano Reefer Posts: 35 Joined: 21-August 09 From: Victoria,Tx Member No.: 46,660 |
QUOTE (fisheyman @ Oct 21 2009, 11:46 AM)  how much light do clams need? a lot from what ive herd |
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Oct 22 2009, 11:24 AM
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Nano Reefer Posts: 162 Joined: 21-August 07 Member No.: 30,589 |
to be honest, i highly doubt that the actinics in the second option would be difference in you being able to keep clams or not. 90% of the light penatration on the sand bed in a tank that deep will come from the hetal halide
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Nov 4 2009, 06:47 PM
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Nano Reefer Posts: 35 Joined: 21-August 09 From: Victoria,Tx Member No.: 46,660 |
bump
so would a 4x24w fixture be good enough? |
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Nov 4 2009, 06:52 PM
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 Nano Reefer Posts: 250 Joined: 10-January 09 From: Baltimore, MD Member No.: 41,584 |
Go with the 6 bulb, or the MH.
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Nov 4 2009, 06:56 PM
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Nano Reefer Posts: 35 Joined: 21-August 09 From: Victoria,Tx Member No.: 46,660 |
is there a 6 bulb thats in a 24 or 30 inch?
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Nov 4 2009, 07:03 PM
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Nano Reefer Posts: 35 Joined: 21-August 09 From: Victoria,Tx Member No.: 46,660 |
This one seems too good to be true
http://www.reefshops.com/t5-ho-light-fixture-6x24w-60cm.html |
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Nov 5 2009, 12:24 AM
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 ^rotating snakes!^ Posts: 13,999 Joined: 28-March 03 From: OKC Member No.: 3,226 |
QUOTE (fisheyman @ Oct 21 2009, 11:46 AM) how much light do clams need? It depends on the species, but the deep tank means only T5s or MH (possibly LEDs) would be sufficient. QUOTE (jordankj @ Nov 4 2009, 06:47 PM) bump so would a 4x24w fixture be good enough? Only the ATI would be sufficient, but even then it could be a stretch. QUOTE (jordankj @ Nov 4 2009, 06:56 PM) is there a 6 bulb thats in a 24 or 30 inch? I think ATI and other manufacturers make 6 bulb fixtures. 30" fixtures have the same bulbs (24" 24W) in a staggered conformation. QUOTE (jordankj @ Nov 4 2009, 07:03 PM) This one seems too good to be true http://www.reefshops.com/t5-ho-light-fixture-6x24w-60cm.html It's actually of low quality because of the reflector and bulbs. Check the T5HO information thread on what makes good T5 fixtures. -------------------- |
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Nov 5 2009, 12:40 PM
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 Nano Reefer Posts: 431 Joined: 29-December 05 From: Indianapolis, IN Member No.: 17,875 |
QUOTE (jordankj @ Nov 4 2009, 07:03 PM) This one seems too good to be true http://www.reefshops.com/t5-ho-light-fixture-6x24w-60cm.html I looked around that site, there's an option on some products for $30 to get a 110V. Most likely cheap Asian lights. |
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