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**KaLiB** · 12-11-2005, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by bentong

btw, kalib, for the HO T5 lights u recommended, wad spectrum shld i get?
is this including the blue type(called actinic rite?) or these ones separate?

You should get 10,000K or 20,000K bulbs. You can have a mix. IMO 1 or 2 tubes of actinic blue light would be sufficient.

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btw, in terms of lighting, wad would u guys recommend?

If your on a budget, HO T5s would be the best you can get and still be able to keep a wide range of corals(Assuming you use proper parabolic reflectors). The next alternative are PLs but they are definitely much less efficient than HO T5s and hence not as value for money.

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kalib has said 4x39W HO T5 lighting, but is this inc of blue lights or excluding?

As mentioned above.

12-11-2005, 10:48 AM

2 tubes blue 1 tube 14k 1 tube 6500k..But T5 tubes are damn ex

bentong · 12-11-2005, 01:03 PM

hmmm, i went and looked ard, for a 3ft quad retrofitting it will cost me $200+..
thats kinda out of my budget..
i tink i may hv to settle for PL..
for PL, wad rating, wattage, and how many do i need to be able to keep most corals/other photosynthetic things?

12-11-2005, 01:38 PM

Try look for it in the buy/sell forum u can get a better price out there.

12-11-2005, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bentong

hmmm, i went and looked ard, for a 3ft quad retrofitting it will cost me $200+..
thats kinda out of my budget..
i tink i may hv to settle for PL..
for PL, wad rating, wattage, and how many do i need to be able to keep most corals/other photosynthetic things?

PLs are expensive to change
Go for T5s, you won't regret it

**KaLiB** · 13-11-2005, 12:04 AM

You would need at least 4x36W PLs. PLs are not value for money IMO considering how cheap HO T5s can be these days. Watt for Watt, HO T5s beat PLs.

An alternative is to buy the materials from bro Orgasbt in this forum and DIY the HO T5 lightset yourself. Should be able to save some money compared to buying the retrofit from LFS.

13-11-2005, 12:08 AM

Yes I agree with Kalib
T5s are very easy to DIY and the prices are going down so it'll be affordable and good
One point to note though, some T5s might be expensive but it is worth the extra cash in terms of intensity and lifespan

bentong · 13-11-2005, 01:19 AM

wad are the prices like for PL?
haha im a real dumbo when it comes to electrical stuff, if i do myself i tink ill prob die of electric shock..
and how much do the bulbs/tubes cost for PL and HO T5 respectively?

**KaLiB** · 13-11-2005, 01:52 AM

A 4x36W PL lightset from LFS should cost you $100+ at least, if not $200+.

As i have not bought PL lights for a long while, sorry can't advise you on the cost of PL bulbs. Anyone who is familiar can advise?

For HO T5s, Aquaz are selling relatively cheap HO T5 bulbs at around $20+ per tube depending on wattage.

13-11-2005, 11:14 AM

u can try ben from horizon venture....93863135

his service is simply superb and his price is very attractive too

see this thread...there's a promo going on:
http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/inde...howtopic=40900

13-11-2005, 12:04 AM	#26
KaLiB Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 3,635	You would need at least 4x36W PLs. PLs are not value for money IMO considering how cheap HO T5s can be these days. Watt for Watt, HO T5s beat PLs. An alternative is to buy the materials from bro Orgasbt in this forum and DIY the HO T5 lightset yourself. Should be able to save some money compared to buying the retrofit from LFS. __________________ A fishtank is just like your computer. When your tank crash(OS crash), its time to cleanup(reformat hard drive) and setup(install OS) again and add new livestock(re-install software).

13-11-2005, 01:52 AM	#29
KaLiB Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 3,635	A 4x36W PL lightset from LFS should cost you $100+ at least, if not $200+. As i have not bought PL lights for a long while, sorry can't advise you on the cost of PL bulbs. Anyone who is familiar can advise? For HO T5s, Aquaz are selling relatively cheap HO T5 bulbs at around $20+ per tube depending on wattage. __________________ A fishtank is just like your computer. When your tank crash(OS crash), its time to cleanup(reformat hard drive) and setup(install OS) again and add new livestock(re-install software).

12-11-2005, 10:48 AM	#22
veliferium Guest Posts: n/a	2 tubes blue 1 tube 14k 1 tube 6500k..But T5 tubes are damn ex

12-11-2005, 01:03 PM	#23
bentong Dragon Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 574	hmmm, i went and looked ard, for a 3ft quad retrofitting it will cost me $200+.. thats kinda out of my budget.. i tink i may hv to settle for PL.. for PL, wad rating, wattage, and how many do i need to be able to keep most corals/other photosynthetic things?

12-11-2005, 01:38 PM	#24
monsterz1975 Guest Posts: n/a	Try look for it in the buy/sell forum u can get a better price out there.

13-11-2005, 12:08 AM	#27
blueheaven Guest Posts: n/a	Yes I agree with Kalib T5s are very easy to DIY and the prices are going down so it'll be affordable and good One point to note though, some T5s might be expensive but it is worth the extra cash in terms of intensity and lifespan

13-11-2005, 01:19 AM	#28
bentong Dragon Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 574	wad are the prices like for PL? haha im a real dumbo when it comes to electrical stuff, if i do myself i tink ill prob die of electric shock.. and how much do the bulbs/tubes cost for PL and HO T5 respectively?

13-11-2005, 11:14 AM	#30
bluezing Guest Posts: n/a	u can try ben from horizon venture....93863135 his service is simply superb and his price is very attractive too see this thread...there's a promo going on: http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/inde...howtopic=40900

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