what do you think of this t5?

[fed-exguy]

just want to know if this is a good buy or not............

http://cgi.ebay.com/T5-HO-4-X-54-wa...emZ250087024226QQcategoryZ46314QQcmdZViewItem

 

[klam114]

ygpm

 

[Reef Sponger]

Ask your question in the general lighting & equipment forum and you'll get a better cross section of responses. Most of the T5 lighting gurus recommend IceCap or Tek retros with the individual parabolic reflectors.

 

[klam114]

here is a thread on t5. Q&A

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1070612

 

[chem-e]

The setup looks nice and it has individual reflectors, but in my experience, you get what you pay for. It's made by Catalina and I haven't heard much good about them. Then there's the no name bulbs and ballast which could mean inferior parts.

If you're looking for good, dependable lighting for your SPS I'd go with the tried and proven stuff. If you don't need all the PAR, then this could fit your needs.

 

[sfsuphysics]

Picture looks like it holds 8 bulbs, although it says 4x

Reflectors on that look pretty lame too, simple flat edged ones.