TEK or MH/T5?

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TEK or MH/T5?

  1. Sunlight Supply TEK 4 bulb fixture

    14 vote(s)
    53.8%

  2. 70w MH with 3 T5 retros

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    46.2%
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  1. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    I never once knocked the T5's, I knocked Nano giving in to his GF's preference :p
     
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  2. {Nano}Reefer

    {Nano}Reefer Dragon Wrasse

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    yes it does, but that is the main reason I went with the 24 inch fixture instead of the 18 inch ones, the bulb covers the entire length of the tank which is very nice IMO.
     
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    {Nano}Reefer Dragon Wrasse

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    hey now, let's keep this on the subject or someone just might get a wambulane ;);)... oh what the hell, here you go dude :yelrotflm



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  4. papareef

    papareef Feather Duster

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    Yes heat is a concern with me,small house heats up fast.I have a heater,but for a month i have it unplugged.With a skimmer pump,return pump,and calcium reactor running,81F.And i use a vortech for flow,so no heat from that.Tek is sure not the best,but better than most cheap knockoffs.There's ati and Sfiligoi with active cooling,and a hefty price tag,but they are seeeexy.and the kings of T5
     
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  5. That Guy

    That Guy Aiptasia Anemone

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    Nano at least you don't have to launder your own money so she doesnt find out where it went!
     
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    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    LMAO. That pic looks vaguely familiar...
     
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  7. {Nano}Reefer

    {Nano}Reefer Dragon Wrasse

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    LOL, I really love my girlfriend("awwwww", ya ya I know :p) she actually helps me spend my money at the LFS ;D, I help return the favor at Hollister :)

    hehe, wonder why ::)
     
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  8. That Guy

    That Guy Aiptasia Anemone

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    Sure cant argue that point BUT for an 18 gallon is it really worth the extra money on the really high end fixtures unless you have the money to spend and are trying to make a sweet all around display.
     
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  9. {Nano}Reefer

    {Nano}Reefer Dragon Wrasse

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    Side note, I would love to deliver in that van 8)
     
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    {Nano}Reefer Dragon Wrasse

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    hmmmm, google time... what is the price tag on those?
     
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