AquaticLife T5HO Hybrid with Mitras

DragonWrasse103 · Sep 8, 2019

Has anyone used combined the Mitras LXT with the Aquatic Life T5HO Hybrid Fixtures? https://www.aquariumcomputer.com/products/ghl-illumination/aquaticlife-t5ho-hybrid/

I'm considering augmenting my 2 Mitras LX7s on my Reefer 250, but have not been able to find any references to anyone doing this yet.

Scdell · Sep 9, 2019

Why? I have 2 mitras lx7 and I see no need to supplement them. I have great sps coral growth.

Kyl · Sep 9, 2019

They will only fit if you're using the "EU" or wider (24") brackets, unless you buy the fixture through GHL's EU store. Another mount solution is in the works for the default 18" width.

As to worth or not, I can't comment.

DragonWrasse103 · Sep 10, 2019

Kyl said:
They will only fit if you're using the "EU" or wider (24") brackets, unless you buy the fixture through GHL's EU store. Another mount solution is in the works for the default 18" width.

Thanks. I was wondering why the Mitras LED brackets were not listed as an option on any of the online stores.

I've had the 2 Mitras LX7206s on my Reefer 250 for over 2 years with great results. I've red a lot of people that have had improved coloration a T5/LED combination, so it was something I considered.

smartwater101 · Sep 13, 2019

DragonWrasse103 said:
Thanks. I was wondering why the Mitras LED brackets were not listed as an option on any of the online stores.

I've had the 2 Mitras LX7206s on my Reefer 250 for over 2 years with great results. I've red a lot of people that have had improved coloration a T5/LED combination, so it was something I considered.

Are you getting a lot of shadowing? Is that why you wanted to supplement? Or is is just something you wanted to try?

smartwater101 · Sep 13, 2019

GHL sells the fixtures and the mitra brackets are listed...

Hybrid fixture T5HO

Hybrid fixture T5HO by Aquatic Life. Availlable in black or white, 4 different lengths/wattages and 3 country versions. T5 tubes and LED lights not included.

store.aquariumcomputer.com

DragonWrasse103 · Sep 13, 2019

smartwater101 said:
GHL sells the fixtures and the mitra brackets are listed...

Hybrid fixture T5HO

Hybrid fixture T5HO by Aquatic Life. Availlable in black or white, 4 different lengths/wattages and 3 country versions. T5 tubes and LED lights not included.

store.aquariumcomputer.com

Thanks for the link. As Kyl mentioned, I believe that is the EU store, and the lights would have a European power interface.

smartwater101 · Sep 13, 2019

ohhh good point. I remember them saying they were making a wider T5HO. I don't see them at places like BRS or Marine Depot though :/

DragonWrasse103 · Sep 13, 2019

smartwater101 said:
Are you getting a lot of shadowing? Is that why you wanted to supplement? Or is is just something you wanted to try?

I don't have any specific shadowing issues, except under some of my larger colonies, which I don't expect the T5s to help with. I was just considering adding T5s to see if they would have a positive impact. I'm currently using the RMS mounts and I get good coverage:

Bugger · Sep 21, 2019

How do the mitras mount to an ecotech product

DragonWrasse103 · Sep 22, 2019

Bugger said:
How do the mitras mount to an ecotech product

I modified the bracket that came with the RMS mounts to interface to the hole pattern on the Mitras, and used nylon standoffs to allow clearance for air flow for the fans.

Bugger · Sep 23, 2019

Is there no option for a ghl mount. How long have you had these lights for. I hear they dont last long although it was from only from one person. They look real nice. Are you a ghl person with controllers and stuff.

DragonWrasse103 · Sep 23, 2019

I have had the Mitras LX7s on my tank for over 2 years and they have been excellent.

reef fish · Sep 23, 2019

here you go @DragonWrasse103

first 2 pic was with lx6

reef fish · Sep 23, 2019

And here is this weekend with lx7

DragonWrasse103 · Sep 23, 2019

@reef fish - thanks for sharing. How are you liking the fixture?

reef fish · Sep 23, 2019

I like them a lot just miss from my lx6 vs my lx7 is having 3 vs 2 but there no dark area’s

DragonWrasse103 · Sep 28, 2019

reef fish said:
I like them a lot just miss from my lx6 vs my lx7 is having 3 vs 2 but there no dark area’s

Nice setup. So you upgraded from the LX6 to LX7? Why did you go from 3 to 2? Couldn't you put one of the Lx6s in between the 2 LX7s? Where did you purchase the Aquatic Life fixture with the necessary Mitras brackets?

reef fish · Sep 28, 2019

I had 3 lx6 then 2 Radion and now 3 lx7 in my opinion to my light with t5
I get it from BRS the my is 24” wide with The nicer sides you can put the mitras left to right with standard bracket

Saltysav96 · Mar 3, 2020

DragonWrasse103 said:
I modified the bracket that came with the RMS mounts to interface to the hole pattern on the Mitras, and used nylon standoffs to allow clearance for air flow for the fans.

Would like more info on how you did these. Can you pm me more pics?