72" T5 fixture

[Bosco83]

This is the only 72" T5 light setup that I can find is this thing for real?
Amazon.com: 72-inch 640-watt T5HO Lighting Fixture for Aquarium: Kitchen & Dining

I can't find any bulbs that come in that size only 60" so it makes me wonder if this isn't really the picture of the light they are selling.

Thanks,
Brian

 

[returnofsid]

I'll admit, it does look a lil' fishy to me. Before posting this, I did a lot of searching, and also can't find any T5HO fixture, over 60".

I think you'd be much better served, going with a reputable vendor, and lighting your tank with sets of 36" fixtures.

 

[Bosco83]

I'm either going to do that or go with an 8 bulb 60" fixture and stager them if it makes too much of a shadow. I really don't want 16 bulbs to replace every year that would get expensive fast.

 

[Lbrewer34]

Found this, but it seems pricy. 72 inch Current USA 12x39W Nova Extreme Pro T5HO 6-10k/6-460nm Actinics.

 

[Slate]

Found this, but it seems pricy. 72 inch Current USA 12x39W Nova Extreme Pro T5HO 6-10k/6-460nm Actinics.

This is the fixture I am using on the build I am finishing setting up right now. However, I got it from current as a refurb so it was less than half that price.

 

[sgwill122]

I have a lot of 60" T5 equipment, at least 6 bulbs, icecap ballast, endcaps and reflectors. I sent you a PM if you are interested let me know.

 

[Bosco83]

I need some suggestions on lights for my 210 gallon tank it's 29" deep. I'm really only interested in T5's or maybe a diy led if it can be done for around $800-1000?

I like the aquaticlife t5 fixture we put on my wife's tank because it only has one power cord and built in fans and timers. I'm just not sure if it's enough for a 29" deep tank because of the reflectors. I don't really care about sps that much though but I will want an easy to keep clam in the future.

Thanks,
Brian