Wtb 48" T-5

[underdasea]

Looking to buy a reasonably priced 48" t-5 setup (not retro) for my 55. Prefer to stay between $150-$200. PM me if you've got something.
I got bad advice from a few people on PC's being okay for condi's. Needless to say I'm kind of in a hurry to put the T-5's up so I don't kill them.

 

[underdasea]

Bump.

 

[underdasea]

Bump. I've realized that I won't find a decent T5 fixture for $150-$200.
Let me know if you have any T5 fixture - preferably a TEK or other fixture with individual reflectors.
PM me with price and pics.
Thanks.

 

[underdasea]

I forgot to mention I was looking for a 6X54 or 4X54 with individual reflectors.

 

[candmreef]

How many watts is your PC's? I have successfully kept condi's and many others with my 4x 65 watt PC's. How's your parameters?

 

[underdasea]

I just have regular compact fluorescents right now. 3X32 for a total of 96 watts. I think they need a lot more light plus I'd like to add some corals.

 

[madmax50]

How long have you been keeping condi's with your PC?Are all your bulbs 10,000k's or actinic mix?Sounds like the same setup i have but didn't want to try it if it was going to die off.I also read here that you need high lighting.

 

[snakeblitz33]

lol, you won't find a t5 fixture with individual reflectors for your price range at all.
The only thing I suggest for any anemone or any reef, is metal halides. And you definately won't find one in your price range. You can, however find a 1x175 watt metal halide ballast, and fixture (not including bulb) for about $110. The bulbs are about $60 each.
For a 55 gallon, you could easily go with 2x175 watt 10,000k metal halides. Then you can upgrade to a larger tank in the future. Also, you can keep your anemone's longer, given proper water quality.

 

[saltman1968]

Selling this system to upgrade.
48" T-5 TEK Lights w/individual reflectors
INCLUDES: 2 ($60) legs for mounting (it does fit under my hood!)
Price New: $330 without bulbs
If picking up: I will include: 4, 1 month old bulbs
2 10k Aquasun
2 Actinic
Prefer not to ship bulbs...
total package worth $460 new
selling for $265 w/bulbs AND Legs
I know its a bit more than you originally wanted to spend...but I figure I will ask you.

 

[underdasea]

I actually purchased a TEK 6X54 from another member on this site and got a great deal. However, I might be interested in your other TEK fixture if you'll ship. I assume that it is the 4X54 fixture? Can you please pm or email me pics?
Thanks.

 

[candmreef]

Sorry Madmax, I forgot I posted on this thread. Anyways my light is 10000k and actinic mix, 260 watts. I've had a couple of Condi's, One met his demise from a MJ Mod accident, had him for a couple of months, really the main or favorite one I've had for almost a year and the amount of light seems to be fine. He moves occasionally and that I think is because of me changing flow. Water quality seems to be the most important thing with light secondary. Don't get me wrong, light is very important but I have been successful with PC's all the while concentrating on water quality.

 

[underdasea]

Originally Posted by madmax50
http:///forum/post/2475707
How long have you been keeping condi's with your PC?Are all your bulbs 10,000k's or actinic mix?Sounds like the same setup i have but didn't want to try it if it was going to die off.I also read here that you need high lighting.
I've had the condi's for a month or more on regular CF's (92 Watts). I think they'll thrive better under the new TEK fixture that I got today though. Even when maintaining pristine parameters, the light I think is crucial, hence the reason for my upgrade.