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Fire, Need new lights ASAP

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kason42

My Odysea lights caught on fire last night, thank god I was home. I need new lights asap. I'm going with all T5s rather than the hqi again. Based on previous advice, to a similar question, I've narrowed it down. However, I want to see which one you guys think I should go with. I'm looking at TEK and Catalina aquariums...both 6x54w/ These are going on my 75 gallon btw. The links are below.

Thanks Everyone

http://www.catalinaaquarium.com/product_info.php?cPath=71_136&products_id=1421


http://www.hydroasis.com/hy/product...t. 6 Bulb&utm_campaign=gbase_title-variations
 
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kason42

well the thing is, I'm on on a slim budget. 350 is about as high as I can go. What advantages do the Teks have over the Catalinas? The Catalinas come with bulbs, which I know is not a reason to go with a poorer quality set of lights, but if there are minimal differences in quality..
 
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reeferwanabe

does anyone have a catalina fixture? It looks like a decent light and the price is good. why promote tek over this? any reason? just curious.
 
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reefsandrotts

NJRC Member
I have catalina and it's an awesome light.
There is a few others on here with them as well,has everything the tech has but the catalina warranty blows them away at 5 years on the ballasts.Built in fans,individual reflectors and dimmable moon lights.
 
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kason42

Thanks for the information. Still not 100 percent sure which way to go though. I just don't want to make a mistake over a 50 dollar difference.
 
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kason42

Time out! ;D Changed my mind...going with the Teks. I've been down this road before, and I'm not going to regret something down the road over 50 dollars
 
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kason42

They offer these bulb combinations...any advice? :-\

Option 1:
4 x AquaSun 39W T5 Fluorescent Aquarium Lamps by UV Lighting
2 x Super Actinic R 39W T5 Fluorescent Aquarium Lamps by UV Lighting

Option 2:
4 x Actinic White 39W T5 Fluorescent Aquarium Lamps by UV Lighting
2 x Super Actinic R 39W T5 Fluorescent Aquarium Lamps by UV Lighting

Option 3:
2 x AquaSun 39W T5 Fluorescent Aquarium Lamps by UV Lighting
2 x Actinic White 39W T5 Fluorescent Aquarium Lamps by UV Lighting
2 x Super Actinic R 39W T5 Fluorescent Aquarium Lamps by UV Lighting

Option 4:
6 x Planta 39W T5 Fluorescent Aquarium Lamps by Aqua Medic
 
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