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November 14th, 2008, 07:43 AM
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I like to add that good individual reflectors helps penetrate the water better.You will get more usable light deeper in the tank than with a single reflector.It's a no brainer for me,if you want clams and SPS corals,go with the TX5 or better yet the Constellation or Solarflares(which is probably more than what you want to spend.).
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November 14th, 2008, 07:48 AM
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i would recommend constellation first choice, tx5 second choice and nova extreme pro
3rd choice since its like 360.00.
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November 14th, 2008, 09:09 PM
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If I may, parabolic reflectors increases light reaching the tank by 300% versus using a stand alone lamp. This in turn will reduce the number of bulbs needed. Plus the reflectors are not all that much more.
Here are 2 samples of very good reflectors: http://www.aquacave.com/t5-reflector...pply-1065.html http://www.aquacave.com/slr-t5-refle...-cap-1851.html I bought the retro kits and put them together myself. They are a lot cheaper than to by a unit. Plug this to that an so on. Here is an example of a retro kit. Keep in mind I use this site as an example I've never bought anything from them. http://www.aquacave.com/36-2-lamp-co...ecap-1843.html If you notice this comes with a choice of bulbs, so the price is kinda high. If you do the research you can build your own light system for about half the cost, and end up with a better unit than the pre-built ones. But thats just IMO. For example I have 8 of the 60 inche bulbs, 8 reflectors and 3 ballast and I think my total cost was around $500. Of course I had to put it all together and wire it all up to. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 225 RR /w 100g sump Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 4 years Other Intrests: Really just this Saltwater one.
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November 14th, 2008, 09:21 PM
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