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    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.
90 gal Corner with / 200 gal sump.
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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.
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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
90 gal Corner with / 200 gal sump.
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