Which T5 light for my 55 gallon?

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by mrstihl, Sep 15, 2009.

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  1. mrstihl

    mrstihl Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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  2. yamaharider73

    yamaharider73 Kole Tang

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    I haven't used these but I am using a current nova extreme pro 6 x 54 T5 and It puts out a lot of light. I am very happy so far
     
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    dpandkevin Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I have the TEK in a 8 bulb, 54 watt T5. Very intense lighting. I would recomend the, TEK but then i have never used the Current.
     
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  4. GuitarMan89

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    I would recommend the Tek light of the Current light. I have used both, and currently am running a 6x54w. Tek fixture over my 55.
     
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  5. mrstihl

    mrstihl Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    the biggest draw to the sundail was the build in timer fans and LED moonlights. is there a diff tek fixture that has those items build in, or an easy way to implement that in a way that actually looks good.
     
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  6. coldshot

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    If I had the cash TEK would be the way....or ATI is even better but alot more cash involved..I am using a fixture from buildyouraquarium.com and that is not the way to go !....good luck....
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  7. mexireef11

    mexireef11 Plankton

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    isn't the 6x54 wider than the actual 55 gallon tank, i also have a 55 and i think the light is like 15 in and the tank is 13??..... is that a problem for you, or does it not matter.... i'm also interested in getting into t5 lighting as the op...

    thanks
     
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  8. coldshot

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    THe 6-54 TEK is 15 inches but the bulbs are only 12 so it will work great but you might have to get a peice of small angle iron or aluminum angle to set the stands on unless you hang it. But the bulbs themselves are a perfect fit for a 55....
    Danny
     
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  9. Triplemom

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    I have the Current Sundial on my 46 BF and am happy with it. The timers are nice. I've been able to grow the corals I wanted just by placement. See if Peredhil will chime in here - he runs the Current Sundial light on a 55. :)

    I also upgraded the "factory bulbs" with some Giesemann and ATI bulbs.
     
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  10. mexireef11

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    oh ok sounds good, i need to save up for my upgrade from PC's
    thanks
     
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