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Unread 03/15/2007, 12:00 PM   #268
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Originally posted by joroscoe
Hi, I am currently planning a canopy for a 29G mostly LPS tank and I want to try a T5 solution. I am looking at two options:
1. Icecap 24" Retrofit: 4-24W T5 HO Fluorescents, or
2. Tek 24" Retrofit: 6-24W T5 HO Fluorescents

The Tek retro is more expensive and appears to produce more light. However, the Icecap comes with that 660 ballast which overdrives, correct? What solution do you think is better?

Additionally, since the canopy is going to be about 30" long, do you suggest staggering the lights? Finally, can you suggest a bulb combo for whichever retro is better? Thank you so very much for helping me, and for helping all of us in general!
Isn't the 29 like 20" tall? Don't need to overdive lamps for that. You need 2 1/2" inches per lamp so you will only fit 4 in there. I would get the Tek retro and maybe upgrade it to IC reflectors. I would run 1 UVL aquasun, 1 Super Actinic, 1 Aquablue and 1 Blue Plus.


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