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Old 11-16-2006, 04:46 AM
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these are garbage. I have the 48" dual bulb T5 normal output fixture (the one you gave the link to), and it gives less light than a normally driven T8 bulb. Get HO driven lights with individual reflectors if you're thinking of T5.
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Old 11-16-2006, 05:01 AM
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guess if it sound to good to be true..., looking into HO.
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Old 11-16-2006, 05:23 AM
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these are garbage. I have the 48" dual bulb T5 normal output fixture (the one you gave the link to), and it gives less light than a normally driven T8 bulb. Get HO driven lights with individual reflectors if you're thinking of T5.
If this is true there is something wrong with your fixture.
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Old 11-16-2006, 07:21 AM
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http://www.oceanaquatics.com/view_pr...ct=LT-SG960090

for $150 I would go for these... only 50 bux more plus the cost of bulbs.

I just got 2 sets of these to compliment the colors under 2 x 400W 10K de halides

I like them... easy to wire

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Old 11-16-2006, 11:39 AM
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for $150 I would go for these... only 50 bux more plus the cost of bulbs.

I just got 2 sets of these to compliment the colors under 2 x 400W 10K de halides

I like them... easy to wire
Which ones you suggesting?
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Old 11-16-2006, 01:37 PM
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Old 11-17-2006, 03:10 AM
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For the TEKs, are the reflectors separate for each bulb (could I run the bulbs parallel to each other 12" apart)?
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Old 11-17-2006, 05:24 PM
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Yes the reflector actually attaches to the bulb
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