Possible Upgrade Advice!!!

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by Trueno22, Jan 23, 2009.

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  1. Trueno22

    Trueno22 Flamingo Tongue

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    Right now I have a 48" 4x65w power compact system on a 75 gallon oceanic tank with brand new 2 day old UVL bulbs 2 - 75/25 and 2 - 454 blues. Some one in my area is selling a 4 bulb tek t5 unit for 125 no bulbs.

    Would it be prudent to Upgrade to a 4 bulb t5 unit r same up for a 6 bulb?
     
    Trueno22, Jan 23, 2009
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  2. scenario1313

    scenario1313 Tassled File Fish

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    The t5s are way better
     
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  3. ermano

    ermano Zoanthid

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    especially tek lights...dude jump on that
     
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  4. UTCreefer

    UTCreefer Plankton

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    You should also consider doing a retrofit if you have a canopy. If you go with an icecap 660 ballast you can overdrive the bulbs to 85w and its waay brighter than a tek light. It really comes down to what you plan on keeping. My tank is mostly sps.
     
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  5. LCP136

    LCP136 Sailfin Tang

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    t5s are the way to go. I wish I could go that way... but I'm investing my money in other things. So PCs for the time being.
     
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  6. Trueno22

    Trueno22 Flamingo Tongue

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    cool thanks
     
    Trueno22, Jan 24, 2009
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