48" Aqualight Pro replace CF with T5

They are certainly good for a year, they are just suplemental. Even at that.... I would have to replace them every three months to get to $300. don't see how you are spending $260/year.

The bigger bang for the buck is replacing the 150w x2 MHs with 2x250w. I found that was very much worth it. At least in my case, with 2x250w MHs, and adding T5s for 24ws more does not make sense.

 

I can't find that guy. It was in his sig and I PMed him about it. That was some time ago. Searching RC for some info does not bring much up other than the fact that plenty have done it.

 

Nah my bad...I was going to say even @ (above) $70 @ 6months use, thats $140. I use my Pro for softies & LPS anyway. I'd just assume go with a TEK light knockoff, 6 54w T5's.
I've got a nice Current 2-250w with the T5's. I guess my Coralife Pro just has sentimental value. Its almost 9yrs old now.

 

Cool.

 

fyi: uvl pc bulbs states 4500 useable hours on their pc bulbs. Id say 12months average though.

if you want to be cheap and get a cheap bulb that only last 6 months, on ebay there ppl sell qty (4) 96w pc bulbs for $49.00 shipped or (4) 65w bulbs for $30.00 shipped

 

if you want to see what a new uvl 454 pc-r bulb looks like follow link:

http://www.3reef.com/forums/reef-lighting/uvl-super-actinic-vs-uvl-454-a-83692-3.html

fyi: reefgeek.com has them in 96w just not listed on website.. call for availablity.

 

Going to try some 454 first. Sounds like the best thing to do.

 

you wont be disapointed. thats for sure.. I love mine.

 

Now why would I wanna do that NightRida, when I've stated that I'd like to spend a coupla hundred $$ to convert to T5's.....thats what the thread is about.