t-5 tek light

[tehfeer]

Since my tank started leaking and I had to replace it I had to order some new lights for the new tank. So I have a 48 inch 6 lamp t-5 tek light that needs a new home. I paid 470$ just 4 months ago for this unit. The bulbs still have a good 7-8 months left on them. If any one is looking to pickup a t-5 light this unit is awesome it just isn't enough light for my new 30inch deep tank. If anyone is interested let me know it should be available by next week.

Here is some more information on the unit.
http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/T5_Fluorescent/Sunlight_Supply/Tek_Light_Fixtures/_48_inch__6x54W_Tek_Light_T5_High-Output_Fixture_w!_Bulbs_(Black)_by_Sunlight_Supply

[DevonM]

What lights did you end up ordering?

[tehfeer]

I found someone selling 2 250w PFO pendants for 100$ and then I picked up 2 250w icecap ballasts and 2 new bulbs. It should work out pretty nice!

[reefhead728]

Sorry tehfeer I just ordered that same set up Sat. your 5 days to late

[reefhead728]

What size tank did you go with?

[tehfeer]

It is a 150gal. It is 30 inches deep which causes problems with t-5 I would need a 8 bulb VHO t-5 setup If you want to return yr unit I would let this one go for 360ish with bulbs should be good for another 7-8 months on the current bulbs. Would be pretty much like getting the bulbs for free.

[reefhead728]

Ill stick with my order, but ill talk to some freinds and see if they might want it

[tehfeer]

Sounds good I might stick it on ebay if I cant find someone local just didnt want to deal with shipping lol.

[reefhead728]

I hear you maybe criags list alot more people use that for some reason

[charlie]

I want to see some pics of the new tank with the halides on it Arthur.

[CutthroatKid]

I'm slightly interested in a new light, but wonder if it might be too much on my 55...

[tehfeer]

Well the good thing about the t-5s is you can grow just about anything and they have awesome coloring also the bulbs they are cheaper and last a lot longer then power compacts. I got the current bulb build from the t-5 specialist on reef central. The downside with t-5s is you don't get the shimmer. As soon as everything shows up and is put together I will post pictures!

[charlie]

I'm slightly interested in a new light, but wonder if it might be too much on my 55...

With what you have in the tank now, I think it would be a good choice for the present and future.

James, have we given you enuf time to figure out if you are gonna show on Sunday?

[DevonM]

I'd like to add some more actinic lighting to my tank. I need a single bulb fixture six feet long. I'm trying to squeeze it in between two Current USA enclosed fixtures. Any thoughts for a 30" deep tank.

I'm only looking to add light for aesthetic appeal. I noticed, Charlie, you have a 6' VHO actinic, right?

[charlie]

Only a 4' fixture there ace. It is like life, everything is shorter than you think.

[tehfeer]

Devon you may want to try a retrofit kit 2 bulb 60 inch VHO icecap setup. Or when you switch your MHs you could switch to 20k bulbs. In the long run you will save alot of money if you switch those power compacts out they have a much shorter and are cheaper to replace! http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/T5_Fluorescent/IceCap/SLR_Retrofit_Kits/60_inch__2x80W_SLR_T5_Very_High-Output_Retrofit_Kit_w!_Bulbs_by_IceCap


Most people put 1 bulb on each side of their MHs.

Edit: I mean check it out the replacement bulb is only 24$! And you only have to replace them once a year. If you run them in VHO mode you might only get like 10 months but still!

• 80W True Actinic 03 T5 HO Fluorescent
• by ATI
• Our Price: $24.95

[DevonM]

http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/T5_Fluorescent/IceCap/SLR_Retrofit_Kits/60_inch__2x80W_SLR_T5_Very_High-Output_Retrofit_Kit_w!_Bulbs_by_IceCap

This link didn't work out but I will give it a search.

[tehfeer]

Sorry their links are weird. Just check out the icecap retrofit kits on their page. If you get the icecap 660 ballast it will over drive standard bulbs into VHO mode also the icecap reflectors are very high quality. I just wish they made smaller t-5s so I could retrofit the biocube!

try this one

http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/T5_...ulbs_by_IceCap

[CutthroatKid]

With what you have in the tank now, I think it would be a good choice for the present and future.

James, have we given you enuf time to figure out if you are gonna show on Sunday?

Well in that case!
... I'll seriously think about it. money is always tight though and now I'm just starting back school.

Yes, I'll be around Sunday. maybe we can make light talk ;)

[tehfeer]

Sorry I didnt make it out for the meeting I got called into work. Anyways I finally got my new lights setup so if anyone is interested in the tek light shoot me a PM or something. I live in Lolo if you wanted to stop by and check it out.