Which T5 light would you go with

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by TMartinez, Sep 19, 2011.

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Which light would you choose?

  1. JBJ Trinity

    1 vote(s)
    4.8%

  2. Coralife Lunar T5 HO

    3 vote(s)
    14.3%

  3. Aquaticlife 4-Bulb HO

    17 vote(s)
    81.0%
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  1. TMartinez

    TMartinez Bristle Worm

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    I am looking to upgrade my old style 4 bulb PC lights for some new HO T5's with the lunar LEDs. I've been getting some opinions and have checked out the JBJ, coralife and Aquaticlife. All of which are 4 bulb with lunar lights, nice and similar in price. it will be going on my 90g. If it were you, what would you pick?
     
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  2. Jmblec2

    Jmblec2 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    I have the 6-bulb and really like it. High quality fixture, great customer service. Just replace the blubs after 6 months with high end blubs. Also, the built in timer and one cord are great to have. Can't go wrong with it.
     
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  3. TMartinez

    TMartinez Bristle Worm

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    what tank and coral you running?
     
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  4. Jmblec2

    Jmblec2 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    90 gallon. mixed reef tank, softies, lps, sps
     
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  5. britchey

    britchey Astrea Snail

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    jbj is what i have. nice light
     
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  6. thepanfish

    thepanfish Flying Squid

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    TEK Light T5 or ATI Sunmodule.
    Haven't heard about the JBJ but the Coralife is meh. Aquaticlife is pretty good though.
     
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  7. xjaydub20x

    xjaydub20x Feather Duster

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    Sounds like an AquaticLife fixture which would also be my suggestion. Love their products. Built in (and easy to use!) timer and one cord are two very attractive features.

    What length of a fixture are you looking for?
     
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  8. SAY

    SAY Ocellaris Clown

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    i have the aquaticlife 6 bulb and have been happy with it.
     
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  9. TMartinez

    TMartinez Bristle Worm

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    I'm looking for the 48" for my 90g tank....
     
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  10. nedim

    nedim Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I have the 48 inch aquaticlife. Very pleased with it!
     
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