Depth vs light out put

[Poseidon]

Hmm ill have to see about that. I have nothing against led other than the upfront price tag

 

[Duke]

Hmm ill have to see about that. I have nothing against led other than the upfront price tag

an 8 or 10 bulb T5 setup with new bulbs is going to be almost as expensive when its all said and done.. then in 6 months you need to drop a couple hundred more on bulbs

 

[BIGSHOW]

6 months?? Thats pretty crazy, 8-10 months is the norm (even up to 12 months seems to be ok)

Duke.....Quit trying to promote Crappy LED lights  ;D

 

[Poseidon]

Bulbs are getting cheaper for t5 ... 20$ at my lfs
It all comes down to cost for me.

 

[unibob]

Led will be long term cheapest. It all depends what you want to keep in there. If you want a full blown reef then you might need more bulbs like some of the people who use them say.

 

[Krazykarl]

Crazy nozzle and I built a 12 bulb t5 unit. All new ballasts and end sockets. Bulbs included. Inly thing you need to do is locate some reflectors. Shoot him a pm. It's also only 15" wide and 50" long. All 54 watt t5s. Will fit a 48" tank and def gonna shoot some par in a deep tank

 

[Poseidon]

Ya I saw your add Karl but I thought it would be bigger than I needed. Ill take some measurments and let you know. This tank has a custom canopy and the works. So it has to fit

 

[reeffreak]

I have. 10 bulb over a 75 so 12 over a 150 isn't more then enough