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Can someone recommend so good T5 lights
- Thread starter AngelPete
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What size is your new tank? How deep? What are you planning on keeping?
I have used the TekLight T5s in the past and was very, very pleased.
I ran a 4x39w fixture on a 65g tank (24" high) and LPS had no issues on the bottom. Crocea clam near the top wasnt displaying any signs of distress. I didnt try any SPS>
The only problem with the TekLights is the price. They are much more expensive than other T5 systems on the market, but IMO they are better. I really shopped around and compared quality, reflectors and also the mounting/hanging systems and came to the conclusion that my money was better spent on the Teks than another system. They have a parabolic reflector for each bulb whereas the other systems I saw only has the single reflector for 4 or 6 bulbs. Because of this the Teks are a bit wider than other makes...for instance a 4x39w Tek system is 12" wide while the Nova Extreme 4x39w is only 7" wide. But again, the Nova is half the price ($190 vs $360 for the Tek)
Personally I felt that the light was a HUGE step up from PCs.
On that 65g tank I went from an Orbit 36" 4x96w Power Compact fixture to the TekLight 36" 4x39w T5 ficture and there was a remarkable difference. Not only did the tank appear brighter, but "crisper" if that makes sense. The colors were more vibrant. Another plus is with the T5s you have a ton of bulb choices. I highly recommend the 12K aquablues.
Anyway, those are my experiences. I dont have pictures to show you but as I said above, the Tek T5s were far superior to the PCs IMO.
I do not have any personal experience with any other brand of T5s.
I have used the TekLight T5s in the past and was very, very pleased.
I ran a 4x39w fixture on a 65g tank (24" high) and LPS had no issues on the bottom. Crocea clam near the top wasnt displaying any signs of distress. I didnt try any SPS>
The only problem with the TekLights is the price. They are much more expensive than other T5 systems on the market, but IMO they are better. I really shopped around and compared quality, reflectors and also the mounting/hanging systems and came to the conclusion that my money was better spent on the Teks than another system. They have a parabolic reflector for each bulb whereas the other systems I saw only has the single reflector for 4 or 6 bulbs. Because of this the Teks are a bit wider than other makes...for instance a 4x39w Tek system is 12" wide while the Nova Extreme 4x39w is only 7" wide. But again, the Nova is half the price ($190 vs $360 for the Tek)
Personally I felt that the light was a HUGE step up from PCs.
On that 65g tank I went from an Orbit 36" 4x96w Power Compact fixture to the TekLight 36" 4x39w T5 ficture and there was a remarkable difference. Not only did the tank appear brighter, but "crisper" if that makes sense. The colors were more vibrant. Another plus is with the T5s you have a ton of bulb choices. I highly recommend the 12K aquablues.
Anyway, those are my experiences. I dont have pictures to show you but as I said above, the Tek T5s were far superior to the PCs IMO.
I do not have any personal experience with any other brand of T5s.
Subliminal
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Dirkg said:
I think i have the same hood. 4x96w with 4 moon LEDs. Good stuff. on sale at dr fosters for $199 i believe.
Another guy on here has the same hood too
I'm pretty new to corals, but it's bright enough my wife makes me turn it off at dinner time.
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I think i have the same hood. 4x96w with 4 moon LEDs. Good stuff. on sale at dr fosters for $199 i believe.
Another guy on here has the same hood too
I'm pretty new to corals, but it's bright enough my wife makes me turn it off at dinner time.
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It is a 4 bulb 54 watt each 216 watts total.
Dirk
I think i have the same hood. 4x96w with 4 moon LEDs. Good stuff. on sale at dr fosters for $199 i believe.
Another guy on here has the same hood too
I'm pretty new to corals, but it's bright enough my wife makes me turn it off at dinner time.
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It is a 4 bulb 54 watt each 216 watts total.
Dirk