gotta replace my T5's, any suggestions?
P Patriot76 Mar 5, 2009 #3 Current USA fixture 8x39w 36inch this is the first time i replacing these bulbs since i got this fixture 13 months ago, currently have 4 420nm's & 4 460nm's these T5's are in addition to 3x250w 12k MH's
Current USA fixture 8x39w 36inch this is the first time i replacing these bulbs since i got this fixture 13 months ago, currently have 4 420nm's & 4 460nm's these T5's are in addition to 3x250w 12k MH's
P Patriot76 Mar 5, 2009 #4 Re: T5's (Advice needed!!!) marinedepot.com has these bulbs for $21 a piece, was wondering if anyone knew anywhere cheaper http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_searc...UT5~vendorname~Current_USA~vendorcode&CU.html though, i was considering just using 8 Giesemann Powerchrome AquaBlue's instead (only $1 more each on sale). anyone ever use this bulb? http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewI...twater_Aquarium_Supplies&vendor=&child=GL2113 by the way, marinedepot has free shipping
Re: T5's (Advice needed!!!) marinedepot.com has these bulbs for $21 a piece, was wondering if anyone knew anywhere cheaper http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_searc...UT5~vendorname~Current_USA~vendorcode&CU.html though, i was considering just using 8 Giesemann Powerchrome AquaBlue's instead (only $1 more each on sale). anyone ever use this bulb? http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewI...twater_Aquarium_Supplies&vendor=&child=GL2113 by the way, marinedepot has free shipping
N njstillwell Guest Mar 5, 2009 #5 Try reefgeek.com i just got 4 bulbs from them for 87.00 including shipping which takes about 3-5 days to get to you
Try reefgeek.com i just got 4 bulbs from them for 87.00 including shipping which takes about 3-5 days to get to you
P Patriot76 Mar 5, 2009 #6 yeah i checked reefgeek.com, prices are about the same, and marinedepot has free shipping pretty sure i am going to go with the D-D Giesemann Powerchrome T5's, just not sure which ones yet. could use some advice
yeah i checked reefgeek.com, prices are about the same, and marinedepot has free shipping pretty sure i am going to go with the D-D Giesemann Powerchrome T5's, just not sure which ones yet. could use some advice
M mott768 Mar 5, 2009 #7 Re: T5's (Advice needed!!!) Patriot76 said: though, i was considering just using 8 Giesemann Powerchrome AquaBlue's instead (only $1 more each on sale). anyone ever use this bulb? Click to expand... The aqua blue + is a 15000K bulb, if your looking for actinics go with the giesemann actinic + and the pure actinic.
Re: T5's (Advice needed!!!) Patriot76 said: though, i was considering just using 8 Giesemann Powerchrome AquaBlue's instead (only $1 more each on sale). anyone ever use this bulb? Click to expand... The aqua blue + is a 15000K bulb, if your looking for actinics go with the giesemann actinic + and the pure actinic.
V vangvace Mar 5, 2009 #9 Also look into premium aquatics for bulbs too. A fiji purple bulb would add some pop to your corals.
P Patriot76 Mar 5, 2009 #10 thanks for the feedback guys, think i am going to go with these 4- D-D Giesemann Powerchrome AquaBlue+ 39W 36 inch T5 High Output Fluorescent Lamp 4- D-D Giesemann Powerchrome Pure Actinic 39W 36 inch T5 High Output Fluorescent Lamp total with shipping would be 196.62
thanks for the feedback guys, think i am going to go with these 4- D-D Giesemann Powerchrome AquaBlue+ 39W 36 inch T5 High Output Fluorescent Lamp 4- D-D Giesemann Powerchrome Pure Actinic 39W 36 inch T5 High Output Fluorescent Lamp total with shipping would be 196.62
D diverrk Mar 5, 2009 #11 Will at AO has ATI I just got them from him this week. Mine is a 4 bulb, and I'm real happy with this combo 2 ATI Blue Plus 1 ATI blue Special 1 Stock Current 10k I decided to save a few $$ by keeping the stock 10k Here is alink that was posted when i was trying to figure out what to get. It has lots of configs and Pics http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=178954&st=0
Will at AO has ATI I just got them from him this week. Mine is a 4 bulb, and I'm real happy with this combo 2 ATI Blue Plus 1 ATI blue Special 1 Stock Current 10k I decided to save a few $$ by keeping the stock 10k Here is alink that was posted when i was trying to figure out what to get. It has lots of configs and Pics http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=178954&st=0
V vangvace Mar 5, 2009 #12 diverrk said: http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=178954&st=0 Click to expand... ;D
R RobbiesReef Mar 19, 2009 #13 i hear alot of good things when you use ATI with Giesemann Powerchrome together. although, i dont have t5's(yet).
i hear alot of good things when you use ATI with Giesemann Powerchrome together. although, i dont have t5's(yet).