T5 fixture

[skimmerman100]

im looking for a fixture, but im not sure where to get one at a decent price. im looking for a place or website where the bulbs are included in the fixtures. the fixture i am looking for has 2 be 48'' 6x54watt or 8x54watt t5. ive have been searching but no luck. lmk. or if u know someone selling one pm me. in northern nj or nyc brooklyn or staten island or bronx.

 

[DCG1286]

im looking for a fixture, but im not sure where to get one at a decent price. im looking for a place or website where the bulbs are included in the fixtures. the fixture i am looking for has 2 be 48'' 6x54watt or 8x54watt t5. ive have been searching but no luck. lmk. or if u know someone selling one pm me. in northern nj or nyc brooklyn or staten island or bronx.

You are definitely going to have to get it used unless you purchase you want the Nova Extreme Pro (only one that comes with the bulbs, which kinda stink as it is, but that's just MO) ... NEP runs around $360 give or take ... No stores are selling the 8 bulb fixtures (TEK, ATI etc) with the bulbs included ... Even with used fixtures I have RARELY seen anyone selling them with bulbs that are not under 6-8 months old.

What are you looking to spend? What do you consider a good price?

 

[Euroreefer]

Another option is the T5 wave fixtures. they come with legs/ bulbs/ great reflectors/ and glass splash shield, but they only come with 4 bulbs...I recommend this fixture to anyone! I got mine from Jim and Russ at Saltwatercritters.com

 

[James983]

skimmer, your best off buying a quality used fixture rather then a low end fixture. In the long run you may save the money of buying another one. I have been there and sometimes going cheaper costs more. Just be sure your buying enough light for what you want to keep. Good luck.

 

[skimmerman100]

thats why i am looking for 6 to 8 bulbs for a 90 gallon. what do u guys think of the nova extreme pro?

 

[jerl77]

what do you have on the tank now mh? i got an 8 bulb tek fixure

 

[REEF ADDICT]

I have a tek t5 4 bulb fixture over my 90 everything is doing fine...i have clams / monti / frogspawn / rbta / hammer heads / and other corals that need high lighting i guess its because each bulb has its individual reflector

 

[jackson6745]

thats why i am looking for 6 to 8 bulbs for a 90 gallon. what do u guys think of the nova extreme pro?

Weak output compared to better fixtures like tek, ATi, or icecap retrofits. Tek's are nice fixtures and I see them f/s used all the time.

 

[jerl77]

i got one for trade if you got mh

 

[skimmerman100]

i do have mh. i just want to make a combination so the colors of my new chalice collection will look nice

 

[dubs]

if u already have mh u dont need 8 bulb t5 fixture the most u need is 4 bulbs

 

[jackson6745]

You won't be able to fit an 8 bulb fixture and MH's over a 90. Only way would be to retrofit it all in a canopy.

 

[Master Shake]

t5 tek lights, probably the best ho you can possibly buy. only problem it does not come with bulbs or legs. i have a 4 bulb one on my 90 and my corals are growing like CRAZY

 

[pecan2phat]

TEK T5 lights are nice but they do not incorporate any cooling fans in the unit which as a result will shorten the life on bulbs and most likely transfer additional heat onto your water column.
Take a look at the Aquactinic TX5, Solar Flair or Constellation.

 

[Imbarrie]

I have a 6 bulb on my 75 which is the same surface area. No way you could fit 6 t5 with reflectors and MHs.
Unless you ran without reflectors and then you lose light.


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[skimmerman100]

im looking to replace my metal halides with t5. the electric bill is crazy high. i checked out the tek light and i know a couple of people that have them. i tryed one out that my friend gbothepro lend me and it was a 4 bulb. i like it but i felt it was to little light so i gave it back to him. i looked on other websites and no one seems to be selling any used

 

[NYreefNoob]

T5 isnt going to be much less in electric depending how many bulbs you run and what your current mh is, 200w is 200w reguardless. 6 bulb unit is all you will fit on that tank, ati makes the best fixture, then aquactinics then tek. I use a tek fixture myself and hae fans blowing across the bulbs

 

[skimmerman100]

thank u guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i ordered a new fixture from reefgeek. with bulbs for $619 which is a good price considering that i get the bulbs i want and all. free shipping too. it cant get any better. i priced it on other sites and it was going to be 700 and 800 for the fixture and the bulbs i wanted. i ordered a 6 bulb tek light with individual reflectors and a hanging kit. the legs are way to expensive for 2 pieces of aluminum.

 

[masterswimmer]

thank u guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i ordered a new fixture from reefgeek. with bulbs for $619 which is a good price considering that i get the bulbs i want and all. free shipping too. it cant get any better. i priced it on other sites and it was going to be 700 and 800 for the fixture and the bulbs i wanted. i ordered a 6 bulb tek light with individual reflectors and a hanging kit. the legs are way to expensive for 2 pieces of aluminum.

Is it the TEK or the TEK Elite?

 

[skimmerman100]

no!!!!!!!!! tek elite is way to high priced for me. the elite comes with the cooling fans.