ps2cho Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 I currently have a reef breeders value led but it's not covering the whole area enough. What do you guys think I should use? My goal is SPS dominated. Link to comment
ps2cho Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 What are my options for supplementary T5? I don't want to spend a ton of money and ditch LED completely for an ATI fixture. Are there cheaper T5 fixtures out there that would work? Link to comment
Outofstock Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 I have a 30x30x18 cube. I was running a 4 bulb 24" t5 as a temp set up. I gave in and bought two quad units from Dave at nanobox with a storm x controller. The beginning I was going to run two 24" fish need it 4 bulbs with ATI bulbs. But gave in to the LED goodness. Link to comment
Red_Blenny Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Since you don't want to ditch the LED fixture completely and want to add T5s to supplement, you might have to go with the DIY route and get some T5 retrofits (2 T5s in front of the LED fixture and 2 more behind it). Or get some Aquaticlife 2X24W T5 fixtures (but that might be an eyesore). If you do get rid of your LEDs however, I suggest this. Link to comment
Outofstock Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 I agree, I would do a t5 retro fit two bulbs on either side of the fixture. I googled the fixture, it seems doable. Link to comment
ps2cho Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 Didn't know about retrofits.... So basically one of these kits plus bulbs each side? http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/t5-fluorescent/let-lighting/miro-4-retrofit-kits/24-2x24w-miro-4-t5-high-output-retrofit-kit.html Link to comment
Paleoreef103 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Didn't know about retrofits.... So basically one of these kits plus bulbs each side? http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/t5-fluorescent/let-lighting/miro-4-retrofit-kits/24-2x24w-miro-4-t5-high-output-retrofit-kit.html That will work. You'll want to make an enclosure that fits over the entire thing. I believe you'll love the results of the 4x24 T5s+ the LED value fixture. Alternatively, you could get a second value fixture. Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 8x24w Ati or 6x24w with reefbrites, or 8x24w with reefbrites. Link to comment
TOURING Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Being realistic For a SPS tank i went with a Aqua medic 150W/T5 Combo 14k phoenix/460/420 24" anything else i would have went LED's. as i have tested many LED set up's. http://s72.photobucket.com/user/ggchula/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140708_111206_zpsescb761j.jpg.html'> Link to comment
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