Pondering T5 light fixtures - Reef-Geeks

Sneezy · Big-Geek

I am currently trying to get the missus to let me set the 75g back up and I feel I may be getting close. I sold off my hood cause I hated it so I need new lights. What do you think of these:

Hellolights 48" 4 Lamp Very High Output T5 Retrofit Kit w/ bulbs! - HL448T5KIT

with these added for atinic:

48" 2 x 54w T5 HO Retrofit Kit - 48254

Or I found this one but not really sold on it:

New Wave T5 Fluorescents fromGrowco Indoor Garden Supply

chris&barb · Lost

As a retro? I think that will fine

high tide · Big-Geek

what will you put them in?

Sneezy · Big-Geek

A DIY hood

high tide · Big-Geek

isn't that what Mama was drilling you over lol

Sneezy · Big-Geek

LOL um yeah...

high tide · Big-Geek

lol,so? what now?, the grow opp setup could you make legs and park it on the tank?

Sneezy · Big-Geek

I might have to do that, lol she said I could set it up out in the garage....,,

high tide · Big-Geek

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Originally Posted by skinz78

I might have to do that, lol she said I could set it up out in the garage....,,

BEER FRIDGE!!!! shhh don't let on, mope abit and look hurt, it'll work

Sneezy · Big-Geek

LOL I already have one

blacjack · Big-Geek

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Originally Posted by skinz 78

I am currently trying to get the missus to let me set the 75g back up and I feel I may be getting close. I sold off my hood cause I hated it so I need new lights. What do you think of these:

Hellolights 48" 4 Lamp Very High Output T5 Retrofit Kit w/ bulbs! - HL448T5KIT

with these added for actinic:

48" 2 x 54w T5 HO Retrofit Kit - 48254

Or I found this one but not really sold on it:

New Wave T5 Fluorescents for Growco Indoor Garden Supply

I like the last ones, as you won't need a hood. The first one's claim to be overdriven, so you'll need good cooling, or you will shorten the effective life of the bulbs. I reckon if you do get the T5 lights, get ATI bulbs with them. The ATI bulbs are good bulbs IMO, but I haven't tried Giesemann bulbs as yet to compare.

[1 (permalink)] Posted by Sneezy 03-04-2010, 12:10 AM	Big-Geek
Pondering T5 light fixtures I am currently trying to get the missus to let me set the 75g back up and I feel I may be getting close. I sold off my hood cause I hated it so I need new lights. What do you think of these: Hellolights 48" 4 Lamp Very High Output T5 Retrofit Kit w/ bulbs! - HL448T5KIT with these added for atinic: 48" 2 x 54w T5 HO Retrofit Kit - 48254 Or I found this one but not really sold on it: New Wave T5 Fluorescents fromGrowco Indoor Garden Supply	Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 9,197 Gameroom cash: $66 Rep Power: 116
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[2 (permalink)] Posted by chris&barb 03-04-2010, 12:21 AM	Lost
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[3 (permalink)] Posted by high tide 03-04-2010, 12:29 AM	Big-Geek
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[4 (permalink)] Posted by Sneezy 03-04-2010, 12:39 AM	Big-Geek
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[5 (permalink)] Posted by high tide 03-04-2010, 12:41 AM	Big-Geek
isn't that what Mama was drilling you over lol	Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 5,338 Gameroom cash: $1517033 Rep Power: 89
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[6 (permalink)] Posted by Sneezy 03-04-2010, 01:01 AM	Big-Geek
LOL um yeah...	Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 9,197 Gameroom cash: $66 Rep Power: 116
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[7 (permalink)] Posted by high tide 03-04-2010, 01:13 AM	Big-Geek
lol,so? what now?, the grow opp setup could you make legs and park it on the tank?	Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 5,338 Gameroom cash: $1517033 Rep Power: 89
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[8 (permalink)] Posted by Sneezy 03-04-2010, 01:15 AM	Big-Geek
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[10 (permalink)] Posted by Sneezy 03-04-2010, 01:44 AM	Big-Geek
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