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Ebay light any good!!!?

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Topic: Ebay light any good!!!?

Posted By: Roy
Subject: Ebay light any good!!!?
Date 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 - 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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90 gal Corner with / 200 gal sump.

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Posted By: Ryan Thompson
Date 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.

Posted By: Roy
Date 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 - 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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90 gal Corner with / 200 gal sump.