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Old 23-02-2005, 10:44 AM   #1
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Default Recommended florescent light system

Not sure which forum to post but guess this is it. I wanna set a shelved tank system like LFS, and need a 4 feet flo tube above each 4 feet tank. need 9 in total.
For water prrof[maybe splash prrof] and durability point of view and also price ! which is the best brand brudders would recommend. there are very nice casing these days for planted aqms, but cost is ?
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Old 23-02-2005, 11:04 AM   #2
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Budget? Arcadia's cost around 400 to 500 dollars each without the bulbs....


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Not sure which forum to post but guess this is it. I wanna set a shelved tank system like LFS, and need a 4 feet flo tube above each 4 feet tank. need 9 in total.
For water prrof[maybe splash prrof] and durability point of view and also price ! which is the best brand brudders would recommend. there are very nice casing these days for planted aqms, but cost is ?
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Old 24-02-2005, 10:33 AM   #3
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hehehe...no need so expensive one lah....thx anyway

am looking for something cheap....there is a wooden plank at the front where I can hide the tube. Was thinking of using simple flouro tubes like our hosuehold type...BUT.....waterproof ? Prefer casings
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Old 24-02-2005, 11:46 AM   #4
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Just look for water proof end cap.
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Old 24-02-2005, 02:05 PM   #5
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If looking for casing type, either try Dymax's Matrix or JBJ Formosa Desktop Lights. Pricewise, the latter is slightly more expensive....

Else ask someone like Dr evil to custom make/DIY for you. Here's his DE Lights website
or some of the other DIYer, namely badman and orgas

Here's some pics ,T5 setup done by dr.evil :
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Old 24-02-2005, 02:15 PM   #6
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Some advise:

1) If you buy more than a few, negotiate for a better price
2) If your 4ft tank is for planted, I recommended getting the 4 bulbs set instead of the 2 bulbs set.
3) Remember to get planted / non-marine bulbs
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Old 24-02-2005, 06:39 PM   #7
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Just look for water proof end cap.
Ahh...yes heard about these before too. Where can we get them?
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Old 24-02-2005, 06:48 PM   #8
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If looking for casing type, either try Dymax's Matrix or JBJ Formosa Desktop Lights. Pricewise, the latter is slightly more expensive....

Else ask someone like Dr evil to custom make/DIY for you. Here's his DE Lights website
or some of the other DIYer, namely badman and orgas

Here's some pics ,T5 setup done by dr.evil :
wahh cool man.....how to contact Dr Evil ?
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Old 24-02-2005, 09:01 PM   #9
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the contacts are actually in dr evil's webpage itself

check this out
http://www.delightings.com/index.cfm?GPID=5

DE lighting dealers in singapore
http://www.delightings.com/index.cfm?GPID=10

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Old 24-02-2005, 10:45 PM   #10
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If you want to DIY yourself, you can get TWO 2x54W T5 HO in casing less than $300.

Jack
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