T5 Fixure question

[Ajae]

I'm thinking of supplementing my LED lights with T5. Can I just buy a one of the T5 grow light fixtures from Amazon for $70 and then just throw a reef specific blub in it?

 

[dutch27]

Sure, it'd probably just put out less PAR, but if you aren't looking to use it for PAR value, then I wouldn't see a problem.

 

[Ajae]

it's just to add more daylight in the middle of the day for the SPS, I'm looking to get faster growth.

 

[minus9]

The reflectors are usually not that good with the grow fixtures. Also, a retrofit kit isn't much more and you get a quality ballast and great reflectors.

 

[fraggin corals]

I used the LET retro from BRS. They use the same ballasts and reflectors that ATI use and are easy to install. If you want something that is a bit more finished looking then look at the Hamilton or Geisemann retros.