Which el cheapo light fixture
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shanet1975
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Well now I'm in a pickle. I found 2 lights and hoping someone can let me know which would be better. The first is 125 bucks it is 36" tek light 6x39 fixture. Works mint. The second is the post on here for the TX5 24" Aquatinics T5 5 bulb Light for I think it was 200.
Someone please help!!!
Someone please help!!!
shanet1975
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Anyone?
nitr8
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Well now I'm in a pickle. I found 2 lights and hoping someone can let me know which would be better. The first is 125 bucks it is 36" tek light 6x39 fixture. Works mint. The second is the post on here for the TX5 24" Aquatinics T5 5 bulb Light for I think it was 200.
Someone please help!!!
I would go with the Aquactinics fixture if I were you. Have you considered the LED route? Marineland doublebright fixtures are supposed to be able to support lower light corals like softies, z&p, LPS. They make one thats adjustable from 24'' to 36''. Also they are only 5'' wide so you could always add a second one if it's not enough light.
shanet1975
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Do you mean this?
http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/prod/247443/product.web
http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/prod/247443/product.web
nitr8
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Yes but theres a smaller version at 24''-36''.
Although, I do agree with a previous post that lighting is very important. When it comes to lighting and skimmers you truly do get what you pay for. I second saving your money for a better fixture. Check out the AI SOL super blue module. I have four of these for the tank I'm starting. A little pricey but I'm sure you could get away with only one module.
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shanet1975
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Now I see it. Would that be ok in a 56 tall? For coral? It's pretty cheap...
shanet1975
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How bout with 2 of them???
nitr8
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How bout with 2 of them???
Zs & Ps=Yes, anywhere
Softies=Yes, anywhere
LPS=Yes, middle to high
Anemones=Most
SPS=No, Maybe Montipora
Clams=No
shanet1975
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I'll check out some youtube videos and see how a tank looks with them. Do you have one of these yourself?
nitr8
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Yes but I use it on my QT tank because it's the only fixture I could find for a 20'' tank. Keep in mind that the glass is painted black on three sides.
shanet1975
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How about this? Seems this is the same but better???
http://www.bigalsonline.com/Fish_Li...eef-Capable-LED-Lighting-Systems.html?tc=fish
http://www.bigalsonline.com/Fish_Li...eef-Capable-LED-Lighting-Systems.html?tc=fish
nitr8
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Those look a little better. Did you check out the AI SOL modules?
shanet1975
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I did. but 500 is a little too much for now....They do look incredible.........
shanet1975
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I did ask about the led fixture i linked to for 211 and someone had said it wouldn't be enough for coral...
shanet1975
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Would like to order this soon if it is good enough to house coral.
It is the 211.00 one. If it'll be as good as a 4 bulb t5 I'll go for it. If not I won't.
It is the 211.00 one. If it'll be as good as a 4 bulb t5 I'll go for it. If not I won't.
nitr8
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They're probably right. Best to just save your money and put it towards a better fixture.
shanet1975
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Nothing much . Soft coral for now. Not sure if I'd be better off with the
http://www.bigalsonline.com/Fish_Li...eef-Capable-LED-Lighting-Systems.html?tc=fish
It says reef capable. Not sure if that right..
Anne the another of the same fixture in a little while. Or get a 4 bulb 4x31 t5 and then add another 2 bulb fixture down the road. Or maybe the led first then a t5. Oh man.....
http://www.bigalsonline.com/Fish_Li...eef-Capable-LED-Lighting-Systems.html?tc=fish
It says reef capable. Not sure if that right..
Anne the another of the same fixture in a little while. Or get a 4 bulb 4x31 t5 and then add another 2 bulb fixture down the road. Or maybe the led first then a t5. Oh man.....
