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03-18-2009, 09:51 AM
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Several of the manufacturers out there make equipment for both the hydroponics market as well as the aquarium hobby.
http://www.sunlightsupply.com/ is one example. I think Hamilton and PFO do as well. Progressive Reef www.progressivereef.com is a shop in Victoria that sells both hydroponics and aquarium products. They have a sponsor page on this forum and might be able to better answer product specific questions that you may have.
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03-18-2009, 02:13 PM
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I don't see why this would be a problem. I have a couple hydroponic systems and a reef, and there are only couple of key distinctions. Bulbs, and reflectors. My T5s for my hydroponics have significantly inferior reflectors than those on my reef and the bulbs are totally different (unless you are trying to grow a lot of macro you probably want different bulbs). Other than that, the T5s come in the same HO wattages that I use on my reef tank. One other thing to keep in mind when comparing systems, is that there are quality differnces in the componets such as active cooling, moisture resistant encaps and better quality ballasts that will all raise the price of reef lighting above hydro.
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03-18-2009, 02:54 PM
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yup, it's the reflectors that are the price killer. The Plant ones will work but you may not be getting ALL the light you can out of your Bulbs. Depends on what you want to keep in your tank
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03-18-2009, 04:06 PM
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03-18-2009, 10:16 PM
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cost conscious aquarists
we all know aquatic aquarists are in the minority and so anything destined for this trade will automatically be marked up 50% no exception.
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03-18-2009, 11:31 PM
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Yup. ....its the reflectors. Would probably be fine for a softy tank.
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03-19-2009, 05:32 AM
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I have two 4' T5 fixtures on my tank with "Blue" bulbs. It gives the nice dawn dusk look. They are sunlight supply. In theory they don't have water proof plugs/end caps and I've heard of people getting shocked easily from them, although I haven't had any problems.
MH DIY Reflectors are fairly easy to make and DIY T5 reflectors can be done as well, although they are a bit harder.
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