EddieV0008
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I just sold my radion pro and looking for a new t5 fixture recommendations ? Prefer a 8 bulb but will be ok with a 6 as well. Any inputs on a good brand please let me know
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Led vs T5
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PSXerholic
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jackson6745
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Save your money on the hybrid, get an ATI T5. The par on the ATI sunpower is more than 250w halides, with no weird effect that LED spotlighting can give your SPS. Most of the guys that I know with the ATI hybrid run their LED at very low percentage or have sold off their fixture. I couldn't justify the price tag for that added LED which is not needed at all.
EddieV0008
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Jack ,
Thanks I think I'm leaning into a sunpower 8bulb my tank is 3ft by 2ft wide it's the cadlights 70 as much as I loved my radion j keep hearing good things on the t5s . I really can't spend 1000 on a light right now budget is about 600
EddieV0008
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Diesel I'm originally from San Antonio now living in Virginia . Would love to see a pic of your tank! I really can't afford 1200 for a fixture but really want t5 Simone said geismen is good as wellOne and only
EddieV0008
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What about the new geismen fixtures t5
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Another 8 bulb ATI sunpower vote here. If you want to add LED for that LED blue that you just can't replicate with T5 or for dusk /dawn you could add a reefbrite strip. Still would come in way less than the hybrid.
Diesel
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Gieseman is a great light just not enough T5's and the price is similar if nut higher than ATI.
Wanna see pics?
Look up my spotlight in my signature
EddieV0008
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I couldn't find your pics
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EddieV0008
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Very nice love it
EddieV0008
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ATI sunpower 8 bulb or geimenn 36 in dimmable matrixx. ? Any feedback would be appreciated
EddieV0008
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Trying to see what would be best for my tank
mcarroll
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Not saying don't go back to T5, as I'm sure you'll like any of the T5 fixture options going on so far. (I agree, skip the hybrid no matter what.)
But... 
I think if you had a chance to try a decent strip-LED or could build yourself a gu10-based light like the one I use a lot, I think you'd like them a lot better than the Radion and keep all the benefits of going LED. Radions are very popular, but they are also a very particular look. Not for everyone.
I know this is a bit off-topic, so let me know if you require any elaboration.
But... I think if you had a chance to try a decent strip-LED or could build yourself a gu10-based light like the one I use a lot, I think you'd like them a lot better than the Radion and keep all the benefits of going LED. Radions are very popular, but they are also a very particular look. Not for everyone.
I know this is a bit off-topic, so let me know if you require any elaboration.
EddieV0008
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Not saying don't go back to T5, as I'm sure you'll like any of the T5 fixture options going on so far. (I agree, skip the hybrid no matter what.)
I think if you had a chance to try a decent strip-LED or could build yourself a gu10-based light like the one I use a lot, I think you'd like them a lot better than the Radion and keep all the benefits of going LED. Radions are very popular, but they are also a very particular look. Not for everyone.
I know this is a bit off-topic, so let me know if you require any elaboration.
I have any pics of your tank currently running the LED lights?
