Let's See Some T5 Only Lite Tanks (remember Just T5 Lite Tanks) :-)
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psyco_guy_abd
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Thanks, I figured that there was a reason that nobody was running more then 6 t5's on a 75 but I wasnt sure if it was do to space or the fact that most people are buying the pre-built rather then the retro kits.
The Grim Reefer
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The Ice Cap reflectors do a better job and the ballast will drive the lamps around 80 watts. The Ice Cap reflector is about a quarter inch wider than SLS, 2 1/8 vs. 2 3/8
The Shrimp X
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is that the diffrence i nthe whole reflector and retro kit combined or is that just the reflector price? Because if you spent 200$+ for a retro kit then 600$+ for the ice cap reflecor, then your nuts, why not just go for MH then? lol (lol i for sum reason though do not like MH lights i would rather go for a really really good T5 set up instead)
zapata41
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well i am running the slr reflectors and think they are great, when you take just the reflector and hold it towards a light you can really see about 6 or 8 focused light beams reflected from it. i am also running the ice cap ballast, well its a URI but still made my ice cap just doesnt have the dimmer port, whole setup cost me about 500 for a 5 bulb retro.
pics aer in gallery
Tim
pics aer in gallery
Tim
The Grim Reefer
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The reefgeek ice cap retro has the IC ballasts and reflectors.
The Grim Reefer
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zapata41 said:
Make sure you have a heatsink on that URI and have it installed in a cool location. Ice Cap says they get too hot running T5's.
DtheDude
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nice shots JVHam, those monti's are sweet :thumbsup:
Well, it really depends on what your willing to spend your money on.... Like the others said the IceCaps will overdrive your 55watt lights to about 80 watts (or so), without shortening their lifespan. Just to put things in perspective: that extra 25 watts per bulb is going to add about 150 watts to your system (relatively speaking... "wattage" is really input, not output
). The extra wattage in addition to the better efficiency of the SLR's makes the IceCap much brighter. If you want the best, you gotta pay for it, IMO. But still, that is an awefully lot of money for some flouro's...
Well, it really depends on what your willing to spend your money on.... Like the others said the IceCaps will overdrive your 55watt lights to about 80 watts (or so), without shortening their lifespan. Just to put things in perspective: that extra 25 watts per bulb is going to add about 150 watts to your system (relatively speaking... "wattage" is really input, not output
). The extra wattage in addition to the better efficiency of the SLR's makes the IceCap much brighter. If you want the best, you gotta pay for it, IMO. But still, that is an awefully lot of money for some flouro's...
zapata41
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YES! sounds like a great improvement to me, just dont skimp on the setup and you will be very pleased, just take your time and look around on here at other peoples tank shot with t5 to se what bulb combo you wanna go with, thats how i figured out what bulbs i wanted to run
Tim
Tim
dsp78213
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pedro_carrillo said:
You will be amazed at the difference (make sure you get the SLRs). Night and day.
If this is for your 90g consider getting 6 bulbs with the extra 2 run off of another ballast; but 4 will be a good start.
If you get them, do some before and after pics.
masterswimmer
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dsp78213 said:
I agree :thumbsup:
Over a 90 I'd wait until I could afford the 6 bulb. 4 will be better than what you have, but 6 would be ideal. I have the 6 bulb over my 75 and I keep just about anything I want under them.
Russ
masterswimmer
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JVHam said:
Does your fixture have one or two ballasts?
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