Looking for rerto kit t5

gasman059 · 10/21/2007, 08:22 AM

preferably 2 36" t5 retro kit.

Rogger Castells · 10/21/2007, 08:37 AM

http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/T5_...Retrofit_Kit_w!_Bulbs_by_Sunlight_Supply

Rogger Castells · 10/21/2007, 08:38 AM

retro

gasman059 · 10/21/2007, 09:29 AM

thx dem

tperk9784 · 10/21/2007, 12:56 PM

Thread hijack

Do you think one of these retro kits would be enough light for a 20L tank to be used a a quarantine tank for coral?

Flamehawk · 10/21/2007, 01:00 PM

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Originally posted by tperk9784
Thread hijack

Do you think one of these retro kits would be enough light for a 20L tank to be used a a quarantine tank for coral?

Yes, the 20L is pretty shallow. But i would get them with IceCap reflectors not Tek reflectors, IC reflectors are more efficient. JOHNNY

gasman059 · 10/21/2007, 01:06 PM

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Originally posted by Flamehawk
Yes, the 20L is pretty shallow. But i would get them with IceCap reflectors not Tek reflectors, IC reflectors are more efficient. JOHNNY

I'm not a big t5 fan- frags perhaps.
In my case I just want them for supps. to my mh's now and in the future.

illal · 10/21/2007, 01:43 PM

heres the one im looking at

Bullredchaser · 10/21/2007, 02:00 PM

Ice Cap reflectors are no longer more effecient.The new Tek II reflectors are now chrome with 96% reflectivity vs. IC 95%.They also added alot more bends making a visual performance difference.

gasman059 · 10/21/2007, 02:07 PM

Well I have no preferencein overdriving and or reflectivity sinc this are just for visual preference.
They will replace two pc curent acinic 96 watters

db_triggerfish · 10/21/2007, 03:23 PM

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Originally posted by Bullredchaser
Ice Cap reflectors are no longer more effecient.The new Tek II reflectors are now chrome with 96% reflectivity vs. IC 95%.They also added alot more bends making a visual performance difference.

i know for gasman's needs it doesn't matter,but from the large T5 thread the Icecap have a higher par because the TEK 2 are wider and with the increased bends it spreads the light in a wider pattern with the ic it is much more narrower. Imo the wider pattern is better for MH like the Lumenarc reflectors. Also some people complaint that too much light was being wasted outside of the tank with the TEK2 reflectors. I think they are great for growing plants.

10/21/2007, 08:22 AM	#1
gasman059 The OG mad scientist Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SOFLA Posts: 10,518	Looking for rerto kit t5 preferably 2 36" t5 retro kit.

10/21/2007, 09:29 AM	#4
gasman059 The OG mad scientist Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SOFLA Posts: 10,518	thx dem __________________ There's a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness". 1985-present Current Tank Info: taking a break from the madness!

10/21/2007, 12:56 PM	#5
tperk9784 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 691	Thread hijack Do you think one of these retro kits would be enough light for a 20L tank to be used a a quarantine tank for coral? __________________ You never realize how much you love something till it's gone. Current Tank Info: None

10/21/2007, 02:07 PM	#10
gasman059 The OG mad scientist Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SOFLA Posts: 10,518	Well I have no preferencein overdriving and or reflectivity sinc this are just for visual preference. They will replace two pc curent acinic 96 watters __________________ There's a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness". 1985-present Current Tank Info: taking a break from the madness!

10/21/2007, 08:37 AM	#2
Rogger Castells Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Weston, FL Posts: 7,057	http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/T5_...Retrofit_Kit_w!_Bulbs_by_Sunlight_Supply

10/21/2007, 08:38 AM	#3
Rogger Castells Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Weston, FL Posts: 7,057	retro

10/21/2007, 01:43 PM	#8
illal J-E-T-S Jets Jets Jets Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tamarac, Fl Posts: 5,642	heres the one im looking at

10/21/2007, 02:00 PM	#9
Bullredchaser Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dr Phillips Posts: 1,236	Ice Cap reflectors are no longer more effecient.The new Tek II reflectors are now chrome with 96% reflectivity vs. IC 95%.They also added alot more bends making a visual performance difference.