I have seen the LIGHT!!! Input Please

[jmaschh]

I think I have finally come to a decision on my lights for my 125g. After a lot of research, I think I am going to go with a 72 inch T5 hood. I plan on keeping mostly softies and LPS, maybe venture into SPS later down the road. Anyone have any suggestions where I should get this and how many bulbs I need?

Thanks,
Justin

 

[Nanook]

www.reefgeek.com is tough to beat on prices and great customer service.

Dave

 

[chadfarmer]

60" is the longest t5 bulbs

 

[JxMetal]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7342708#post7342708 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by chadfarmer
60" is the longest t5 bulbs

Which would be a perfectly fine length, because if you retrofitted them, you'd probably make them staggered anyways to spread out the light.

 

[chadfarmer]

get the tek retro

would go for atleast 4 bulbs and if you want to do sps you can add more later

 

[jmaschh]

60" is what I was looking for, just in a 72" hood

 

[jmaschh]

I dont have a canopy to put a retro in right now. I would like to find a fixture with a hood.

4 or 6 bulbs is what I was thinking.

 

[jmaschh]

The longest hood I can find on reefgeek is 48". This is the problem I seem to be running across. The only 72" hood for T5 that I have seen is on www.aquauniverse.com.

 

[Reggae Fish]

I just bought T5's and I have to say...Check around for the best price. Most will price match...Jay at Premium Aquatics was awesome to deal with! Gave me some additional discounts! The lights I found were $50 higher at Premium Aquatics. Price match was simple and he responds quickly! plus their shipping is CHEAP

 

[Lost His Marbles Name]

Try the reefstop.com

 

[jmaschh]

Looks like they have a good selection for 4ft and under tanks, but I need to find a setup for my 6ft tank. Since I don't have a canopy, I wouldn't be able to piece together retros either.

Any ideas or suggestions?

 

[Nanook]

Simple, just get a couple 3ft lighting hoods...you can run them side by side.

 

[jmaschh]

I thought about that, just seems to be more expensive that way.

 

[Nanook]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7347253#post7347253 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jmaschh
I thought about that, just seems to be more expensive that way.

Yep, build a canopy, spend more money...tough choices always.

dave:lol:

 

[jmaschh]

It comes down to the all time question.

Time or Money?

 

[Markk96]

You might look at building your own canopy, then using a couple of 36" T5 Retro Kits, IceCap, SLS. This will save you lots of money in the long run IMO.