fats71
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Ok, so I am going this route perhaps but am wondering about bulbs. My tank is a 75 gal 48" 21 inch deep and about 18 wide. I wanted the 4x8 tek lighting but they are 19.75 wide and being wider than my tank I thought that was not such a good idea unless it was hung about a foot above the tank ( I dunno about hanging lights and if that would be a better bet )
I am not sure which bulbs to choose as I want it to look nice. I am certain i can place anything I want into the tank with the 4x6 but will their be things I can not ? which would be the best light colors etc. Your opinions are welcomed looking for real people who know the lights and what to look for in this brand etc.
This is the specs I got off off a site.
PRICE INCLUDES GERMAN
T5 HO FLUORESCENT BULBS
Most other web stores
DO NOT INCLUDE BULBS!
Sunlight Supply's line of T5 fluorescent aquarium Tek Lights come in stylish black with a sleek profile at just 2½" This This 4ft 6 bulb - 324W fluorescent aquarium light includes 95% German aluminum Tek Reflectors for superior reflectivity. All Aquarium Tek Lights come complete with Giesemann German T5HO Fluorescent bulbs. Choose from Aqua Blue Plus, 6000K Midday, Actinic Plus or Pure Actinic. You can also mix the T5 bulbs by selecting one of the "Mix" options to the right to receive three of each T5 fluorescent bulb of your choice. If you do not see the bulb combination that you would like you can request any combination in the comments section of your order during checkout.
Aquarium T5 Tek Lights feature 2 - 8ft. grounded power cords and two power switches for better lighting control. One switch controls the inner fluorescent tubes while the other controls the outer fluorescent tubes. Other features include a solid state electronic ballast that is enclosed inside the fixture and does not emit heat, noise or vibration. Easily hang the Tek Fixture with the optional cable hanger system that allows raising and lowering. The optional Tek Light tank mounting bracket mounts to standard size (24", 36", 48", or 72") glass or acrylic aquarium tanks and comes prepared for use with glass tanks with a plastic rim as used on All-Glass.™ A protective acrylic lens is also available.
More Info Accessories Tek Light Questions? More Tek Lights
Item # Price Sale Price
960040 $549.00 $499.99
54W T5 Bulbs: Mix: 6K Midday/AquaBlueMix: 6K Midday/Pure Actinic Mix: 6K Midday/Actinic Plus Mix: Pure Actinic/Actinic Plus11K Aqua Blue Plus6K MiddayActinic Plus Pure ActinicNo Bulbs(-126.00)
Hanging: None1 Point Connect Cable(+26.99)2 Point Connect Cable(+31.95)Tank Bracket(+54.00)
Acrylic Lens: NoYes(+34.95)
AquaBlue+
T5 Bulbs: --Select Items to Add--Aqua Blue Plus (+$24.00)
Midday 6K
T5 Bulbs: --Select Items to Add--Midday 6K (+$22.00)
Actinic+
T5 Bulbs: --Select Items to Add--
Pure Actinic
T5 Bulbs: --Select Items to Add--Pure Actinic (+$29.00)
Your Total Price: $499.99
Tek Light T5 HO Fluorescent Aquarium Light Fixture 4ft. 6 lamp
Fixture Specifications
324 Watts
Low profile, sleek design, lightweight and easy to hang
95% reflective aluminum 9-bend reflector increases output by over 300%
Rust proof aluminum body with durable black powder-coat finish
Major brand programmed rapid start electronic ballast
Solid state electronic ballast does not emit heat, noise or vibration
Unique design places ballasts outside bulbs for longer fixture life
2 - Backlit ON/OFF switches for better lighting control
Includes 2 - 8ft. grounded power cords
Cool operation and NO noise
Comes standard with "V" hangers and 4 eye bolts
Dimensions: 48 "L X 15"W X 2½"H
Lamps/Bulbs - Choose from Giesemann T5s:
54W 6000K Midday German-Made full spectrum bulb
54W Actinic Plus 40% Actinic/60% Blue peaks at 450 nm
54W Aquablue Plus 11,000K 60%White/40% Actinic
54W Pure Actinic - Peaks at about 420 nm
Optional Accessories
Acrylic Lens
Tank Mounting Bracket Kit
Adjustable Cable Hanger System
Warranty 1 year rebuild or replacement on fixture
I am not sure which bulbs to choose as I want it to look nice. I am certain i can place anything I want into the tank with the 4x6 but will their be things I can not ? which would be the best light colors etc. Your opinions are welcomed looking for real people who know the lights and what to look for in this brand etc.
This is the specs I got off off a site.
PRICE INCLUDES GERMAN
T5 HO FLUORESCENT BULBS
Most other web stores
DO NOT INCLUDE BULBS!
Sunlight Supply's line of T5 fluorescent aquarium Tek Lights come in stylish black with a sleek profile at just 2½" This This 4ft 6 bulb - 324W fluorescent aquarium light includes 95% German aluminum Tek Reflectors for superior reflectivity. All Aquarium Tek Lights come complete with Giesemann German T5HO Fluorescent bulbs. Choose from Aqua Blue Plus, 6000K Midday, Actinic Plus or Pure Actinic. You can also mix the T5 bulbs by selecting one of the "Mix" options to the right to receive three of each T5 fluorescent bulb of your choice. If you do not see the bulb combination that you would like you can request any combination in the comments section of your order during checkout.
Aquarium T5 Tek Lights feature 2 - 8ft. grounded power cords and two power switches for better lighting control. One switch controls the inner fluorescent tubes while the other controls the outer fluorescent tubes. Other features include a solid state electronic ballast that is enclosed inside the fixture and does not emit heat, noise or vibration. Easily hang the Tek Fixture with the optional cable hanger system that allows raising and lowering. The optional Tek Light tank mounting bracket mounts to standard size (24", 36", 48", or 72") glass or acrylic aquarium tanks and comes prepared for use with glass tanks with a plastic rim as used on All-Glass.™ A protective acrylic lens is also available.
More Info Accessories Tek Light Questions? More Tek Lights
Item # Price Sale Price
960040 $549.00 $499.99
54W T5 Bulbs: Mix: 6K Midday/AquaBlueMix: 6K Midday/Pure Actinic Mix: 6K Midday/Actinic Plus Mix: Pure Actinic/Actinic Plus11K Aqua Blue Plus6K MiddayActinic Plus Pure ActinicNo Bulbs(-126.00)
Hanging: None1 Point Connect Cable(+26.99)2 Point Connect Cable(+31.95)Tank Bracket(+54.00)
Acrylic Lens: NoYes(+34.95)
AquaBlue+
T5 Bulbs: --Select Items to Add--Aqua Blue Plus (+$24.00)
Midday 6K
T5 Bulbs: --Select Items to Add--Midday 6K (+$22.00)
Actinic+
T5 Bulbs: --Select Items to Add--
Pure Actinic
T5 Bulbs: --Select Items to Add--Pure Actinic (+$29.00)
Your Total Price: $499.99
Tek Light T5 HO Fluorescent Aquarium Light Fixture 4ft. 6 lamp
Fixture Specifications
324 Watts
Low profile, sleek design, lightweight and easy to hang
95% reflective aluminum 9-bend reflector increases output by over 300%
Rust proof aluminum body with durable black powder-coat finish
Major brand programmed rapid start electronic ballast
Solid state electronic ballast does not emit heat, noise or vibration
Unique design places ballasts outside bulbs for longer fixture life
2 - Backlit ON/OFF switches for better lighting control
Includes 2 - 8ft. grounded power cords
Cool operation and NO noise
Comes standard with "V" hangers and 4 eye bolts
Dimensions: 48 "L X 15"W X 2½"H
Lamps/Bulbs - Choose from Giesemann T5s:
54W 6000K Midday German-Made full spectrum bulb
54W Actinic Plus 40% Actinic/60% Blue peaks at 450 nm
54W Aquablue Plus 11,000K 60%White/40% Actinic
54W Pure Actinic - Peaks at about 420 nm
Optional Accessories
Acrylic Lens
Tank Mounting Bracket Kit
Adjustable Cable Hanger System
Warranty 1 year rebuild or replacement on fixture