WMAS Discussion Forum : Ebay light any good!!!? http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:12:07 +0000 Sat, 11 Jun 2011 21:09:01 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=49469 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Ebay light any good!!!? : Thanks Ryan Im going to do a 250...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=49469&PID=419697&title=ebay-light-any-good#419697 Author: Roy
Subject: 49469
Posted: June 11 2011 at 9:09pm

Thanks Ryan Im going to do a 250 w metal halide like this http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem.aspx?idProduct=HT1531&child=HT1555
it is 19.5x19.5x9 should hive me good spread
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Subject: 49469
Posted: June 10 2011 at 2:28pm

28" from front to back? You will need more than 6 bulbs for that. Nearly 10 to get the coverage. 20" front to back would be fine for 6 bulbs.

I won't get into this thread too much or go into great detail. I don't want to listen to people go on about how the cheap T5 lights can keep up with the good stuff. Plain and simple, it can't.

There is a lot of misinformation in there description.
Best reflectors? Highly doubt that unless they are using ATI reflectors. Coolest running? How can it be the coolest running with no fans?

I would also suggest all new bulbs as the cheap Chinese bulbs are pretty bad. PAR is low and color isn't great. 6 new bulbs will run you right around $125. Bringing the total cost of that light up into the $350 range.

I would buy an ATI or Tek for that price range.]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:28:01 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=49469&PID=419540&title=ebay-light-any-good#419540 <![CDATA[Ebay light any good!!!? : Does this look like a good deal?I...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=49469&PID=419459&title=ebay-light-any-good#419459 Author: Roy
Subject: 49469
Posted: June 09 2011 at 6:58pm

Does this look like a good deal?
I want a light for my frag tank that is 20x28".
I am wanting a 24" T5 with more than 4 bulbs.
http://cgi.ebay.com/24-Aquarium-Light-T5-HO-6X-24-watt-Reef-Lunar-Moon-/190495749161?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c5a6e7429#ht_3300wt_698
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