What fixture?

Maxi

Maxi

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I'm starting my 26g bowfront soon, as some of you know.
I got told to get the 24" aquatinics fixture, but I don't know which one I got told to get, there is around 3 that are 24" and are aquatinics.
I'm getting a RBTA and I saw this light
The aquatinic 24" tx5 series
http://www.aquariumspecialty.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=28_111_112&products_id=1605
And then I saw the MH/T5 24" combo fixture but I don't like it because its going to cost me 500$... and I don't want to spend that on a light.
http://www.aquariumspecialty.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=28_111_113&products_id=587
but I also like the ones drsfoster&smith have.. much cheaper :)
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=12772&N=2004+113175

Or whatever else you guys can reccomend that doesn't pass the 300$ mark.. much better..

Thank you for your help.
-Maxi
 
The tek light doesn't have actinic lights in it, so it won't be good for a reef?
I called drs foster and smith and they told me this would be a good one.
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Produ...ll&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Np=1&N=2004&Nty=1

But then I thought about it, and I figured since this was my last tank for a long time.. why not get this one?
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Produ...ll&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Np=1&N=2004&Nty=1

If you can reccomend one, much cheaper, I would appreciate it.
Thank you
-Maxi
 
Wow! Thank you little shark! With that price, I'm defenetley getting the 380 watt one! twice as cheap than on drs.f&s.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10700271#post10700271 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Maxi
The tek light doesn't have actinic lights in it, so it won't be good for a reef?
..............If you can reccomend one, much cheaper, I would appreciate it.
Thank you
-Maxi
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The Tek lights are pretty much the state of the art T5 reef fixture. The Reefgeek deal is about the best around. They charge everyone else's "sale" price for the fixture and then give you any bulbs you want for free. (That is about $100 value)
Normally Tek light and Aquatinic fixtures are sold without bulbs. You choose the type of bulbs you want, including actinic.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10700608#post10700608 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Maxi
Wow! Thank you little shark! With that price, I'm defenetley getting the 380 watt one! twice as cheap than on drs.f&s.
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yup no problem. I buy most of my marine items there since they're cheap. you even get free bulbs :) The only thing i dont like is that theyre not gurantee.. I got my PC fixture and it worked great. :)
 
Just wondering, won't that fry the tank? :s
I won't be needing a chiller, right? My house is at 74-75 deg farenheit ALWAYS.
 
The light has fans by looking at the picture. :D 2 of them.
I will try to order it as soon as possible.. really cheap for a good light like that one.
 
Oh I see, so the CF is not a good thing.

That kind of made my face from finding such a cheap price " :) " go to " :( "

I do like the orbit one though, but its really gnna make me get on a bad mood lol. Do I get the 246watt one or the 364watt?
 
150 watt of HQI is plenty for 26gal. IMO, I rather get a HQI with T5 instead of CF.

Some T5 last 2 years while CF only last around 8-10 months.

I will recommend to get a T5 fixture instead if HQI unless you want the shimmer effect of HQI. T5 runs about 5-10 degrees cooler than HQI.
 
Before I do buy it.. its 400 dollars you know.. isn't that... too much for a 24" fixture?
 
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Sorry for asking all these questions over and over again.. Just want to spend my money the right way.

I found this one... but its not t5
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3733+15690&pcatid=15690
Also found this one
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3733+13637&pcatid=13637
Also found this one.....
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3733+13733&pcatid=13733
Can someone please tell me if this one is useful? Drsfoster and smith told me I would need at least 120 watts of light..
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3733+12772&pcatid=12772
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10712261#post10712261 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Maxi
Before I do buy it.. its 400 dollars you know.. isn't that... too much for a 24" fixture?
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I probably spent close to 600 for my 24" Maristar fixture and very happy with it.
 
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