T5 fixture help!

johnyboy · Sep 14, 2016

Hey guys

I have a question. I have to choose between the Hamilton Aruba sun 48" fixture or the sunblaster 48" inch fixture. Which one is better? The sunblaster comes with a nanotech reflector that is supposed to be good and this fixture is cheaper. Any thoughts? I'm only adding 2 T5s to my AI hydras. Thanks!

cromag27 · Sep 14, 2016

I would choose Hamilton simply due to the fact that sunblaster makes lights for horticulture purposes. just my opinion.

johnyboy · Sep 14, 2016

True. I just like it because it comes as a one bulb fixture and I can fit two on each side of the LEDs if I get the Hamilton I will have to line it up on one side parallel to the LEDs. Do you this this arrangement will be ok?

cromag27 · Sep 14, 2016

Get two Hamiltons.

johnyboy · Sep 14, 2016

I don't have the room lol I only have a 75 gallon and two Ati bulbs plus my hydras is way more than enough power lol. So I will get the Hamilton now I jus need to choose which 2 Ati bulbs I am going to buy?

cromag27 · Sep 14, 2016

Most popular are blue plus and coral plus. the coral plus are pretty white compared to blue plus. if you have a friendly lfs, maybe they'll let you rest various combos and choose what you like.

john.m.cole3 · Sep 14, 2016

Blue plus x 2, then tune the hydra to supply the white

johnyboy · Sep 26, 2016

I wanted to finish this thread and give you guys a result. Seems fair since you all helped lol I ended up putting my two AI hydras in front and a Hamilton Aruba sun 2 bulb fixture with Hamilton 460nm T5 bulbs. Looks great. Think I will get some more growth out of my sps? I have a total of 300+ watts now. Also any opinions on the Hamilton 460 bulbs? Is ATi better? Thanks guys!