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Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by chelltom, Aug 26, 2010.

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  1. FaceOfDeceit

    FaceOfDeceit Hockey Beard

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    What is your budget? I have 3 fixtures for sale on the For Sale forum that you've seen, all capable of keeping a nem. If those are out of your budget, then you're better off saving up some money. With bad lights you'll probably kill the nem.
     
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  3. chelltom

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  4. FaceOfDeceit

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  5. ingtar_shinowa

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    i use a sundial refurbished fixture on my SPS dominant tank and its great. Cost me 230 i think. I picked up a 36" for my 46bf for under two hundred. Best deal you can get IMO (other than a sweet hookup for a firend or fellow reef club member)
     
  6. ingtar_shinowa

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    that was off of ebay as well.
     
  7. GuitarMan89

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    Don't go with PCs. They produce more heat, are less efficient and the bulbs need to be changed sooner then T5s. The bulbs are also more expensive and you can't get nearly the selection of bulbs as you can with T5s. The bulb life itself will cost you much more in the long run then if you got a good T5 fixture as I've high lighted in my pm.
     
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  9. sostoudt

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    first what size tank do you have? standard build, tall, or long?
     
  10. chelltom

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    36 long by 18 tall
     
  11. sostoudt

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    gallonage?
     
  12. chelltom

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