needing actinic lights

[thatguy]

I've decided I need new actinic lights. I am currently using some old school florescent actinic, those 40 watt things They last about 6 months and are so rare that the bulbs cost way too much. I'm going to remove them and put a set of T5's in their place.

Was thinking of using these -> Make with the clicky

I decided on these because they don't cost too much, but don't seem to be too cheap.

Any comments? Any suggestions?

I just need these to make the pretty colors, not looking at getting rid of my MH's.

 

[violaceous]

I've heard those are decent for the price. Most recommend adding ice cap reflectors to the retro for added output.

There's a thread here discussing the different T5 retro's and fixtures that I've been sorting through myself. I'm planning on going that route on the new tank as well.


(the advice I've been given so far: )
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1110941

(the long discussion of pro's and con's between various T5s: )
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showt...hreadid=1108471


Good luck!!