Light Fixture ?

gregb. · #1 12-11-2008, 10:24 PM

I'm looking at purchasing a 60" 2x250w+4xT5HO Outer Orbit Current USA fixture.The tank size would be 65"L/24"D/20"H~135g.Would this fixture be adequate, as I want this to be a one time purchase,and not have to be upgraded later.Any opinions? Greg

fkshiu · #2 12-12-2008, 05:19 PM

What do you want to keep long term? And will you be going to a different length tank at any point?

dabandit · #3 12-12-2008, 05:41 PM

Im sure everyone has their own opinions,but i'd go with 3 halides over a tank that long. It will also help if you upgrade to a taller tank because you and I both know youll crave a bigger tank in time lol. But I'm sure that fixture would work fine.

rocketlily · #4 12-12-2008, 06:25 PM

Outer Orbit is a very nice fixture but the ballasts are very noisey.

lorenz0 · #5 12-12-2008, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by rocketlily

Outer Orbit is a very nice fixture but the ballasts are very noisey.

I heard the same about the ballasts. Its a nice fixture but you will also want to upgrade your bulbs.

MikeP · #6 12-12-2008, 08:13 PM

I think you'd want three MH's over a tank that long too. My tank is 60" and I have three separate reflectors with good light distribution.

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