Hmmm...would this work with the right bulbs??
T5 fixture??
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I don't see why not... just add a timer and some ati bulbs.
With t5s its more about bulbs, ballasts, and moisture resistance. Almost any t5 fixture that supports HO will work with reef bulbs. Its a question of if the fixture can stand up to the humidity/salt of a reef tank. Even reefing fixtures often struggle with rust though. All that as a long winded way to say, that fixture would work to grow coral with the right bulbs. Can't speak on the quality of the components though.
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Not sur it would be that bad it would be over an open top 45g cube
What size tank? Long run those LEDs will be cheaper vs. replacing bulbs every year.
Personally - I would go with the LEDs. Program it. No replacing bulbs.
Personally - I would go with the LEDs. Program it. No replacing bulbs.
maybe a acrylic sheet over it??
JBJ 45g cube, have a Prime HD on it now, cant find a 2nd one anywere
I used the sunblasters as a supplement, while it's nice that the ballast is inside it, the reflectors are garbage. After a year of wiping it, the reflectors chip/ peels off. It is not a solid aluminum piece.
what are you trying to grow? what are your goals?
The prime should be sufficient for most everything. Its spread is 24x24. Are you trying to go SPS dominant?
Sps, higher light coral
Not dominant but would like some
You could buy a hybrid setup to give you more coverage. Something like this:
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In reality though, SPS up top, LPS middle, sofites below, the prime should be good. I have the Viparspectra and its a solid budget light but it won't be any better than the prime by itself IMO.
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In reality though, SPS up top, LPS middle, sofites below, the prime should be good. I have the Viparspectra and its a solid budget light but it won't be any better than the prime by itself IMO.
Even the retrofit kits struggle with salt damage on the reflectors. I won't do it again without a glass or acrylic protective panel.
You be surprised how even smaller fish will splash from time to time.
You be surprised how even smaller fish will splash from time to time.
I know!! I have the aquaticlife ones and they are 14" above water and still get splash on it. I need to figure out how I could add a glass panel to it for easier cleaning.
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These fixtures are just fine. They are very cost effective so some grow out facilities opt to use them on their frag tanks. I think Tidal gardens uses these exclusively.
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