T5's in my new hood

[Scubareefman]

So I ordered my new tank. Its a 150 with red oak stand and large canopy. I will be mounting my G3's but..... its also a great chance to DYI some t5 fixtures to make it pop. I have no idea what the best t5ho reflectors and mounts are. I'm going to start my research, I want to invest in the best item the first time if possible. If you have any pro tips please share.


Tom

 

[Nanook]

Hamilton has a couple retrofits.

http://hamiltontechnology.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=17_82

 

[Pife]

Check out hydroponic websites. They typically have exactly what you want.

 

[LED Jack]

If your tank is 6' I have LED tubes that would work.

 

[Mr D smack]

Back when T5s came out I jumped on a DYI kit, Ice Cap, for a 135 gallon tall tank. Individual reflectors and a good ballast are a good start. Next will be finding a quality fan that's quiet to cool the end/s of the bulbs. Then top it off with good bulbs, I used ATI. Using the clubs par meter I was getting something like 310 par on the sand

 

[Scubareefman]

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Back when T5s came out I jumped on a DYI kit, Ice Cap, for a 135 gallon tall tank. Individual reflectors and a good ballast are a good start. Next will be finding a quality fan that's quiet to cool the end/s of the bulbs. Then top it off with good bulbs, I used ATI. Using the clubs par meter I was getting something like 310 par on the sand

It just so happens I got a PM yesterday about a couple icecap ballasts. I'm really considering them. This is the direction I think I am heading; these would be supplemental running the length of hood separated by my G3's. I want to add the growth of 2 or 4 bulbs

Hamilton has a couple retrofits.

http://hamiltontechnology.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=17_82

I've never considered myself "retro"; do I get to use beard oils, grow-out a luxurious man-bun, and eat fine local artisan pickles in my spare time?

Check out hydroponic websites. They typically have exactly what you want.

great idea.

If your tank is 6' I have LED tubes that would work.

Thanks for the offer but Its not a 6' tank

 

[Mr D smack]

It just so happens I got a PM yesterday about a couple icecap ballasts. I'm really considering them. This is the direction I think I am heading; these would be supplemental running the length of hood separated by my G3's. I want to add the growth of 2 or 4 bulbs

Ice Cap 660? If so each ballast will overpower or overdrive, however you want to say it, 4 bulbs at a cost of 4.5 amps

 

[s1rk1118]

https://billysreefconnection.com/147-let-lighting?id_category=147&n=24
Kits up to 60"
Excellent quality and service. Built a cheap hood myself.
Steve