T5 ideas.

[ericrodriguez]

I’m making a new stand and canopy for the 45 JBJ. 24 long!
I’m thinking of adding a 18” t5 what would be a good one that’s not too $$$?
Thought please

 

[Rjmul]

Amazon.com

I'm using one of these. So far so good

 

[ericrodriguez]

I have seen 24” but I’m looking for a 18” as I can put it in the canopy.
I have a led light and want to complement with t5 but looks like there is no 18” fixture

 

[DYIguy]

I have seen 24” but I’m looking for a 18” as I can put it in the canopy.
I have a led light and want to complement with t5 but looks like there is no 18” fixture

Click on the link this is on amazon

Amazon.com

 

[mnat]

You will have a better bulb choice with the 24 inch, I know it doesn't fit in the canopy but you will have more choice with fixtures and bulbs.

 

[ericrodriguez]

Click on the link this is on amazon

Amazon.com

It’s for plants the reef bulbs only come in 24 from what I see.
If i make the canopy 25” I’ll probably be able to get it done with the 24” I’ll have to think this through and see if that doesn’t affect too much the esthetic of the canopy

 

[ericrodriguez]

I’ve checked out last night and only 24” bulbs

 

[Mark_C]

If you're stuck on the smaller size, start looking towards reptile bulb fixtures, they get as low as 14".
They're high output T5s, just drop in reef bulbs, but they're usually single bulb fixtures, so you might need to run a few.

 

[ericrodriguez]

T5 HO Miro-4 Retrofit Kit

Add to your canopy with the Miro-4 T5 High Output Retrofit Kit from LET Lighting. Retrofit kits give you the flexibility to add T5 lamps virtually to any tank, while keeping a low overall cost. T5 lighting can either be the main light source or supplemental light to another light source like LED...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

I’m getting a retro fit from Wilson! Bob and him told it would fit just fine. I trust them a lot …

 

[ericrodriguez]

If you're stuck on the smaller size, start looking towards reptile bulb fixtures, they get as low as 14".
They're high output T5s, just drop in reef bulbs, but they're usually single bulb fixtures, so you might need to run a few.

I thought about other but I thought you don’t find any small bulbs besides 24”.

 

[ericrodriguez]

I think I’ll be happy with the 24”

 

[ericrodriguez]

I thought about updating this post!!
They hybrid it’s only around 22 and the bulbs 20 if not mistaken so if any one wants it for a 24x 24 canopy it will fit!!
Although Mine it’s a bit more then 24 but I just wanted to let you all know tu this information