T5 Lighting

Scott · Post by **Scott** » Wed May 11, 2005 6:54 pm

They were actually like pendants. The inside where the 4 4 foot bulbs were is all reflector and the outside is black like the ROIII halide pendant. It had two switches but I didn't see what bulbs were in there. I could easily be mounted in a canopy and was only $225.

Redfish · Post by **Redfish** » Wed May 11, 2005 9:16 pm

I really need individual reflectors for the 225. It sounds perfect for a 120 though.

Phil

Fishfood · Post by **Fishfood** » Wed May 11, 2005 9:25 pm

yea I need then individual also if i plan to put them in around the DE MH i have in there right now.

sb1227 · Post by **sb1227** » Thu May 12, 2005 7:17 am

I'll tell you what, I got mine DE/T5 fixture when people were still saying "no, only use VHO. Those things are just another fad"

I've been a big fan of t5's ever since. They put out an amazing amount of light for the size, I only wish I had gotten 4 bulbs instead of two in my fixture. Two gives plenty of actinic color, but still.......

I'm seriously considering putting a couple of them with the 260W. PC fixture I have on my Freshwater plant tank......

AQUAMAN · Post by **AQUAMAN** » Thu May 12, 2005 3:32 pm

For those interested in the T's, they come in 2',3',4'. I have 4'-4 bulb hoods that can be mounted or suspended(comes with hanging bracket)$225.

Also have 2 bulb retro fixture $139.99... and 2 bulb retros with individual reflectors$129.99.
All parts can be purchased seperatly(endcap,mounts,ballast,reflectors)

Rich

Post by **snoopdog** » Thu May 12, 2005 6:05 pm

AQUAMAN wrote:For those interested in the T's, they come in 2',3',4'. I have 4'-4 bulb hoods that can be mounted or suspended(comes with hanging bracket)$225.

Also have 2 bulb retro fixture $139.99... and 2 bulb retros with individual reflectors$129.99.
All parts can be purchased seperatly(endcap,mounts,ballast,reflectors)

Rich

When you mean fixture, does that mean plastic enclosure, fans etc.... ? I am confused on this. Great prices though, what size was this one you just quoted.

Scott · Post by **Scott** » Thu May 12, 2005 7:02 pm

Hey Rich, How about something with 4 2 foot bulbs retro and pendant?

AQUAMAN · Post by **AQUAMAN** » Thu May 12, 2005 9:31 pm

The t5's I have don't have fans...don't really need'em. The fixture is metal with hanging bracket..two switches and one wire with pug, and the 2 bulb retro fixture is kinda like a shop light..it is real neat only has one wire..just plug it in.

Scott, I have 2' retro's..one ballast runs 2 bulbs...so you would need 2 kits.I think they were$129/each..I can check tom. when at shop. I can check on a ballast to run 4 if ya want?

Rich

Redfish · Post by **Redfish** » Thu May 12, 2005 9:45 pm

Rich,

Do you currently have four 4' indivdual reflectors and ballast(s) to run the four bulbs?

Phil

AQUAMAN · Post by **AQUAMAN** » Fri May 13, 2005 6:23 am

Hey! Yes I have them,but with the ballast that runs 2 bulbs, so you would need two ballast.

Rich

Redfish · Post by **Redfish** » Fri May 13, 2005 10:46 am

Probably see you this weekend.

Phil

andy4499 · Post by **andy4499** » Sun May 15, 2005 11:14 pm

Hey Rich

I have 2 workhorse 5 and 1 workhorse 3 ballast. I am needing some lighting (T5 or PC) for a 20 gal softy tank. What would you recomend me using (cheepest way to go)? What are you wanting for bulbs endcaps and reflectors for a 2' tank. Also how many bulbs would I need to put on the tank to get good color.

NM354 · Post by **NM354** » Mon May 16, 2005 12:43 am

B&B doesn't have any T5's

KrazyPlace · Post by **KrazyPlace** » Mon May 16, 2005 5:34 am

NM354 wrote:B&B doesn't have any T5's

My bad... I was up there yesterday and said to my self... 'dumb a$$', there aren't any T5's up here..." I'm not sure where I got that thought from!

NM354 · Post by **NM354** » Wed May 18, 2005 2:22 pm

hopefully one day we will start carrying them