Budget T5 Fixture
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Big E
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Two LET kits would put you at $240. That would give you 4x39 which I think is doable for a 21" width and then you can later add a reefbrite bar for some bling later on.
A floating hood can be made for about $30 when you have the extra cash to make one around the framework of the bulbs.
If you want two more bulbs you can always add later when your budget allows, but I think you'll be happier adding a reefbrite LED bar later on.
Don't buy those grow lights..................stick with a product that has water proof end caps.
Keep in mind that a T5 unit like a LET or Reefbrite will last you a lifetime and you will always have a use for them being retrofit type setups.
I've had my LET setup for about 15 years and it's still over my dominant SPS system.
Reefbrite offers a pre assembled package for a little more. These do go on sale quite often for at least 10% off if you can wait.
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I could see experimenting with those grow light fixtures for a frag tank where you can just toss it if you don't like it. Or use it for something other than an aquarium.
A floating hood can be made for about $30 when you have the extra cash to make one around the framework of the bulbs.
If you want two more bulbs you can always add later when your budget allows, but I think you'll be happier adding a reefbrite LED bar later on.
Don't buy those grow lights..................stick with a product that has water proof end caps.
Keep in mind that a T5 unit like a LET or Reefbrite will last you a lifetime and you will always have a use for them being retrofit type setups.
I've had my LET setup for about 15 years and it's still over my dominant SPS system.
Reefbrite offers a pre assembled package for a little more. These do go on sale quite often for at least 10% off if you can wait.
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I could see experimenting with those grow light fixtures for a frag tank where you can just toss it if you don't like it. Or use it for something other than an aquarium.
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I would only start with 6 and move up to 8 over a few months or use the 1 led bar in place of the last 2 bulbs, just dont want to bleach anything. I think people have diy a few mounting options for the fixture, i will see if i can find something
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6 bulb 36" fixture weighs 18 lbs.. according to this;
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It will work better than any LED fixture IMO. The only problem is that the fixture has no cooling system for the bulbs and the efficiency won't be as great as an ATI fixture. The bulbs will probably need to be changed earlier, if you want to keep the spectrum in check. It will probably get rusty soon too. The ATI will last your life time. You will pay for what you will get. BUT ist's going to be better than LEDs IMO.
