I want to get a t5 light for a new 6' long tank and just curious as to what you all use. i have looked up several different ones at various stores and anything 72" long is like $500 and up.So there has to be some different routes i could go. I would greatly appreciate your suggestion
What do you use to light a 6' tank?
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Is t5 lighting available in in 36"? If so, get two and there's your 72". If not, I'm not so sure of a cheaper route.
Are you doing a reef tank, planted freshwater????? If not, save some money and get two 3' double T12 lights. A LOT less expensive and your fish will still look good. And you could probably still grow some low light plants if tank is not too deep.
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http://www.bigalsonline.com/BigAlsU...6/cl0/coralifefwt5aqualightdoublestriplight36
Two of these would be great for the average freshwater tank. Would be a little over $100.
You can use shop lights and buy the bulbs. I bought the nice shop lights from Home Depot. The reflector curves downward and is wide enough. The outside is black and the inside is silver and reflects light VERY well. I think it might be 4 or 5 feet long. I have T5's also. The shop light cost about $46.00. Just make sure you get the fixture that is silver colored inside and shiny and not a flat or it won't reflect well. Good Luck!!
I bought a 48" shop light from wal-mart for under $15. I put some metal ducting tape on the under side of the fixture and bought the proper bulbs..Works great on my 180..Cost effective as well..
Monsters Rule,
Chris
Monsters Rule,
Chris
