Piggy
Reef enthusiast
I've been searching T5's for awhile now. I know a lot of you use them. Which ones do you have and where can I find them? Depending on which tank I get they'll either be 48 or 72.
T5 Lights
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MikMcgyver
Vlamingi owner 4 life!
Constellation Series Aquactinics 72" 14 lamp T5 fixture - no lamps: Premium Aquatics
For the 6' tank....They also make a shorter set for the 48"....
For the 6' tank....They also make a shorter set for the 48"....
reeffreak
Reef pro
I'm sure you seen my tank shots.The fixture I have is the same one Mcgyver posted.
SSalty
Team Liquid Force
Definatly get an Aquactinics.
Doc
I don't work for anybody
check the 2 drs for your lights. Individual reflectors DO make a big difference in your lighting. 50% of your lighting comes from the reflectors above the lights.
-Doc
-Doc
d.french
Reef enthusiast
ive been waiting for over a week now for my tx5 aquactinics to come in there all on back order so hopefully it comes soon before i lose all sanity.
Alexander
Reef enthusiast
im running nova extremes. they are really awesome and great price
Piggy
Reef enthusiast
Do you happen to know the shipping cost? I can't find it on the site.
d.french
Reef enthusiast
here are links to both aquactinics forum which tom will assist with any question, the other link is to premium aquatics which has prices and sells them.
Reef Central Online Community - Aquactinics
Reef Central Online Community - Premium Aquatics
Reef Central Online Community - Aquactinics
Reef Central Online Community - Premium Aquatics
d.french
Reef enthusiast
my shipping on 48" tx5 to st. louis area is 18.08 thats ground shipping since premium aquatics is only in indiana it gets here quick.
reeffreak
Reef pro
The shipping for my 72'' Aquactinics was $25.
d.french
Reef enthusiast
better order soon though tom on reef central forum for aquactinics said there raising price on fixtures, i guess since i high demand for lights, cost increase on supplies and probally needs bigger production facility they are increasing price so if you want the good low price order now.
Piggy
Reef enthusiast
I can't find any 60 inch lights. None of the sites had them in 60's.
reeffreak
Reef pro
Piggy,I know of no company that makes 60'' all T5 fixtures.There are a few MH/T5 combo fixtures out there.
Is hanging a 72'' T5 fixture out of the question?
Is hanging a 72'' T5 fixture out of the question?
Piggy
Reef enthusiast
Can't use a 72 I"ll have a canopy after I exchange it.
Piggy
Reef enthusiast
Would a 48" be way too short? Then I would have the problem of trying to fit it over the tank in a canopy.
Doc
I don't work for anybody
what have you researched as far as retrofit for your canopy? a 48 may work if it is retrofit
-Doc
-Doc
Piggy
Reef enthusiast
What the heck is retrofit?
reeffreak
Reef pro
Okay,you have a canopy,right?
Yeah go ahead and do a 48'' fixture but I'm not sure it will fit inside a canopy.
A retrofit is like a fixture without the casing.Its what people use when they have a canopy.You mount the reflectors,wiring,endcaps and ballast.Its helpful to know something about wiring/electrician work.
This is a retrofit.......Icecap 60" 6 Lamp T5 Retro Kit: Premium Aquatics
Thats a 60'' retro which would be perfect size and actually comes with the bulbs,surprisingly.Icecap retro is considered the best retros,there are others that are cheaper and will get the job done too.
Yeah go ahead and do a 48'' fixture but I'm not sure it will fit inside a canopy.
A retrofit is like a fixture without the casing.Its what people use when they have a canopy.You mount the reflectors,wiring,endcaps and ballast.Its helpful to know something about wiring/electrician work.
This is a retrofit.......Icecap 60" 6 Lamp T5 Retro Kit: Premium Aquatics
Thats a 60'' retro which would be perfect size and actually comes with the bulbs,surprisingly.Icecap retro is considered the best retros,there are others that are cheaper and will get the job done too.
Piggy
Reef enthusiast
That's a possibility. I'm a home improvement type of gal.
