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tomreefer
12/30/2015, 02:45 PM
Im looking for a light for my tank.. FOWLR right now.. I am curious if I should go with this light or get a canopy with a retrofit t5 and buildmyled fixture as well. Eventually I want to get back to a reef tank..

here is the light:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/301144442873?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

or this one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/221978716424?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

whosurcaddie
12/30/2015, 03:16 PM
A retro fit will be cheaper. I've heard great things about buildmyled, I personally think a t5 led combo is a great way to go if you can swing it.

Also what size tank?

drillsar
12/30/2015, 03:28 PM
75 gallon tank. I was thinking of getting a 2x54w retro fit than get a buildmyled 48" xb or mc light.. Or is this overkill? for now though can't swing the $ so looking for a cheap light for now for a fish only with live rock. I know odyssea doesn't have reflectors on each bulb and I know the bulbs that come with it not very good. I don't have a canopy yet so looking to either buy one or DIY not good at building stuff so.

panhandler01
12/30/2015, 03:41 PM
I've got the Aquatic Life fixture on my tank and love it. The only reason I would change it is to go to a 6 or 8 bulb fixture for SPS. It is built solidly. I haven't had a bit of trouble with it. I highly recommend it.