Adrienne Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Right, I'm nearly rich enough to finally do something about my tank lighting. The tanks a planted discus tank 1500LX45Dx60 high. I want to put T5 lighting on it to help my plant growth. I can not use anything that has to be hung from the ceiling. The tank has a wooden frame around the top although it is not currently closed in. There is also a tunze overflow box hanging in one corner which will slightly restrict the size of the unit. What do you suggest and where are the best places to go? I have emailed several places and are awaiting their replies so I have done some research myself but a lot of you will have better recommendations for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant N Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 JoandWilly on the forum had a double light unit for sale , could be just what you need. I wanted it myself but my money is going on new Fronnies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpidersWeb Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 If you're doing it yourself (including wiring), I'd look at switched on gardner, see if you can get some reflective foil for cheap. Then I'd hit the electronics wholesalers, they'll definately have the connectors you need, and the electronic ballasts required. I'm not familiar with the stores in Auckland though sorry. If you're not keen to do the wiring of the ballasts and power point yourself, then you'll need to buy a pre-made unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogod Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 I bought a 4ft one yesterday from Tankgirl3, brand is ocean free? never heard of brand before but looks cool and goes well but like I said, only bought it yesterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpidersWeb Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 I bought a 4ft one yesterday from Tankgirl3, brand is ocean free? never heard of brand before but looks cool and goes well but like I said, only bought it yesterday T5? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogod Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 Whats T5? :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 Whats T5? :oops: smaller tubes than the standard ones that are t8's some units on the unmentionable site for sale just put t5 into search function on there t5s are more efficient than t8s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpidersWeb Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 You can say trademe, the rule is more pointed towards people advertising listings for purposes other than information or research. And yeah most light units for sale are either T8, or PL (which is T5 tubes bent in a loop). He's after T5 (and you should get T5HO while you're at it, higher output hence the HO). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 You can say trademe, the rule is more pointed towards people advertising listings for purposes other than information or research.quote] old habits die hard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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