Supplementing LED opinions

[jonmf]

Hi all. I'm looking a cheap way to supplement my Kessils with some T5's. Any thoughts on this light? Currently running 3 360we's on a 5' 150 gal mixed reef. Maybe geared for a different type of 'hobby' but thinking outside of the box here.

http://www.amazon.com/4lamps-DL844s...qid=1453301223&sr=8-4&keywords=t5+grow+lights

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[gus6464]

Buy a 4ft 4 bulb quantum badboy. They come with programmed start ballasts.

 

[Zoarder]

I would do two of these... and keep the kessils in the middle.
http://www.marinedepot.com/Hamilton...ofit_Kits-Hamilton-HT01239-FILTRTRFFE-vi.html

 

[jonmf]

Thanks guys. Checking them out.


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[Jerry Williams]

I got this for my aquarium a few weeks ago.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/301701291507?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

They are listed as used/demo but they are not. All original packing with protective film still on the bulb cover. Digital timer with seperate control built in for each set of 2 bulbs plus separate control for the moonlight LED's. The bulbs that this comes with are not good but ATI's will work just fine. This brand has had a history of catching fire. That was 7 years ago, from what I can see and that was with their external power supply. This is all in one with one wall cord. After 3 weeks of use along with 3 Kessil A360we's I am covered with light. I have been testing the temp. on the fixture and they run 20 degrees cooler than my kessil's. These also some stock with water proof bulb sockets and adjustable legs. I'm very happy with this T5 fill in for my Kessil's. So happy that I bought a 30 inch model for my other aquarium. Besides changing out the bulbs I took out the center vent for better air flow from the two fans mounted towards the ends of the fixture.

 

[janiners305]

I would do two of these... and keep the kessils in the middle.
http://www.marinedepot.com/Hamilton...ofit_Kits-Hamilton-HT01239-FILTRTRFFE-vi.html

Ditto

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[jonmf]

So last night I added two vho bulbs. They're each 110watt, 5', one daylight and one super actinic. Really digging the color combo. In the interest of not spending any more money on lighting I dug through the closet. This was my very first reef light fixture and it's about 10 years old. So we'll see how this does. If things don't work out I'll look into some of the ideas above. Thanks again for the suggestions.

 

[lowbudget]

vho are so old school and energy hogs