solar xtreme t5 lighting system (pic heavy)

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by shecter, Oct 30, 2010.

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  1. shecter

    shecter Fire Shrimp

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    2 deep blue 10,000k daylight lamps
    2 deep blue actinic-03 lamps
    6 moonlight leds
    also comes with adjustable legs and cables ect. to hang from the ceiling

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    lemmie know what you guys think. and my pics are from a kodak dx6490 if anyone has any tips let me know i have a hard time lol
     
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  3. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    The tank looks nice. What are your thoughts on the fixture?

    Clean glass helps when taking photos. :) Not sure on that specific camera though.
     
  4. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    Nice, looks like it will get the job done.

    Very nice clown, I like the stripping pattern on that B/W unusual.:)
     
  5. vizhunz02si

    vizhunz02si Astrea Snail

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    i got one too, i love the built in timer mode and one plug that runs every thing
     
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    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Very nice fixture and tank
     
  7. supratt

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    love the b&w clown, looks amazing
     
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  9. shecter

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    so far i like the fixture. i wont know how well it does until i pick up some coral which i hope to be doing soon. just need to get test kits for cal and mag and do a water change. the glass on the front panel was cleaned before i took the pics but i have so many micro bubbles because of the filter im using and the fact that my water is a little low so its rediculous lol
     
  10. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    Thats a very good looking light unit shecter
    although to me, it looks like the legs are on back to front
    as I think thats the hinge you have at the front which means if you wanted to lift the canopy, it would lift towards the front, when its more convenient to lift it and push it backwards

    maybe its just me?

    Steve
     
  11. shecter

    shecter Fire Shrimp

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    i see what you mean but it doesnt open that way the legs are the same on both sides. you get to the bulbs and whatnot by flipping the unit over and releasing the glass cover thats hinged
     
  12. alonewolf85

    alonewolf85 Plankton

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    I just bought this fixture and im readinthe bulbs are no good? Im afraid to open it. any one have more input on the quality of these units?