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![]() Junk, this is a prime example of "you get what you pay for"
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![]() just an option...still have a while yet before I buy lights for this tank, and in all reality, the deals I'm getting on the NJ reefers site are rediculous...people remember Ernie's shop before it burnt down and are wanting to help...the guy is a legend in the area, (and tattooing really)...so people seem eager to help, it's nice!
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![]() I think you would get more out of a 4 bulb fixture with good individual reflectors for about the same price (including the shipping)
just my 2 cents
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![]() you can use T5ho for SPS just not for all you would not be able to do shallow water Acro's but deep water Acro's would be fine as long as you put them high on your rock work also Monti's and Digita's would be fine. just the ones that require specific lighting would do poorly. forgot some Millie's will do fine also.
If I got this unit I would install fans as I believe this light does not have any. Not a hard thing to install. If it has fans then it should do fine. you could always DIY it make a aluminum frame and mount everything on it you could then add a MH fixture latter. Bill |
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![]() It does not seem to have individual reflector so it's useless. I would pass.
The individual reflector and the ballast (probably cheapo) are most probably the weak part of this fixture. |
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![]() I think the fixture is just smashing for what you want to do, Randi. Yeah, it might not have a great reflector set-up but I think you will only notice if you wanted something that had a high light requirement... even at that you can retro fit reflectors in there. When it comes to flourescent ballasts, unless you are really pushing it to the limit, a ballast is a ballast. If your at all worried about that, a Workhorse ballast is like $20.
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![]() You can buy these lights here http://www.reefshops.com/lighting/t5-t5ho-flourescent/, I have ordered from these guys, excellent service. I bought my dosing containers and a bunch of other stuff, takes about a week to get it.
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![]() That's fine as long as someone does not change his or her mind. I go to a store or at someone selling great sps for a real deal price and you can't make it survive with your light... bad deal.
How much does a reflector retrofit cost? at 20$ it's a ballast for one neon or 2? This really add up, plus some cheapo fixture are a fire hazard. Another thing to consider is how much this is going to cost at the end?? It's nearly 200$ and what about custom/duty? There is a lot of things to think about when you order from China. What if it is defective and you have to return it? another 90$ shipping? Quote:
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