Dymax T5's

[ashidiq]

oic thanks a million bro acanthurus... haha hope to bang onto u on K&k one day... thanks alot i think i am getting one for my 3 feet... thanks...

[Acanthurus pyroferus]

oic thanks a million bro acanthurus... haha hope to bang onto u on K&k one day... thanks alot i think i am getting one for my 3 feet... thanks...

he...he...yeah bro stay so close sure bump into one another..... most welcome very nice set I must say....

[ashidiq]

but bro... will the T5 bulb be good ?? my point is will it lose its brightness fast ? why the price is so much lower ?

[Weapon_Master]

All,

Just be more cautious when buying stuff that are exceptionally cheap. One thing to consider is the parts used eg what type of ballast and what type of tubes. This will determine the lifespan of the lights.

Apart from the cost of the case, this 2 are the main cost components. Dont buy blindly and then regret. Might end up spending more instead.

[Acanthurus pyroferus]

All,

Just be more cautious when buying stuff that are exceptionally cheap. One thing to consider is the parts used eg what type of ballast and what type of tubes. This will determine the lifespan of the lights.

Apart from the cost of the case, this 2 are the main cost components. Dont buy blindly and then regret. Might end up spending more instead.

Considering by the way we change or upgrade our marine equipment is actually far more costly then trying out a cheap and good lighting for example. The Dymax T5's has seen alot of sales already and it's still being snapped up.... I am testing the 2ft for my sump before giving the go ahead to other reefers. If it works then why not to cheap good stuff. The bulbs can be changed up to 17,000k so I think it's worth a try.

By the way....Dymax Matrix has a 4 x 55watts going at a good price too at $250.00 from my supplier , saw it yesterday and it was super bright....which has seen another hot buy from some customers feedback....

[simple]

Bro Acanthurus, is the T5 comes in white and blue tube?

Thanks.

[kee]

some tip on the T5... hmm mine after i change the ballast.. which is the same as the old one.. one kind reefer donated to me.. THX ALOT!!.. its working fine.. more then 2 mths.. haha use fan to blow on it.. cool the tube and ballast....

[don]

where can get this Dymax T5?

you can try Aqua star at Yishun ,if not mistaken 2feet for $45...

if you buy cheap you buy twice

[Acanthurus pyroferus]

Bro Acanthurus, is the T5 comes in white and blue tube?

Thanks.

yes each comes with a blue and white tube.... it's been more then 2 weeks now so if other brothers intend to get it ..... it's safe to use... my algae grapes could never grow with the pl's but after using this T5 it's growing well in my refigium.....

[ReDDeviLs]

hi guys,went to PR just now.. the person there told me that for my 2.5ft lenght by 1.5ft tall..its still better to use PL lights than the dymax T5..he told me the T5 isnt as strong as the PL lights.. any comments?

PL lights 2ft $120 compare to 2ft T5 $45 only lei..

[Acanthurus pyroferus]

well using for my sump and have no complaints.... couldn't grow algae there even with PL and now my Dymax has taken over with superb results....

[ReDDeviLs]

so its not true that a PL is stronger than the dymax T5?

[aStRoBo|]

Ok, here's my review on the T5, juz got a set yesterday. But it's not as bright as 36w PL. hMm.. corals still continue to open when using the T5, but can't really reach all the corals. Cos it's kind of dim. But, can always alternate use PL and T5 or even use both together if u have bought one. So far so good, hope it dun fails on me.

[Acanthurus pyroferus]

so its not true that a PL is stronger than the dymax T5?

for some it seems too dim because at 20watts per tube is not much...bro aStRoBol has bought a set and it is too dim for his tank. Maybe for a sump will do fine as the depth is low....

[roidan]

yeah...macroalgae grow better in intense light...they take up nutrients faster....

20watts of t5 compared to 36watts of PL...PL should win...but if ever you can compare same wattage of t5 and same wattage of PL...i think t5 should be as bright if not brighter....moreover, u can squeeze more t5s in the same space than PLs...definitely means more light for watever that you want to light up

i use MH for my refugium..oooops...

[Acanthurus pyroferus]

yeah...macroalgae grow better in intense light...they take up nutrients faster....

20watts of t5 compared to 36watts of PL...PL should win...but if ever you can compare same wattage of t5 and same wattage of PL...i think t5 should be as bright if not brighter....moreover, u can squeeze more t5s in the same space than PLs...definitely means more light for watever that you want to light up

i use MH for my refugium..oooops...

Wah....MH for refigium ah.... Bor Roidan damn loaded man..... Like that ah you should buy kopi and satay then....

[roidan]

Wah....MH for refigium ah.... Bor Roidan damn loaded man..... Like that ah you should buy kopi and satay then....

aiya...u go prepare the kopi...i go bbq the satay with my mh...but then only 150W...so i better stick the meat near the glass of the MH...

[weileong]

take the kao kao skimmate from the RSB and dip with the satay sure taste veri nice !

[jesperlam]

But which produce more heat???...same voltage PL versus same voltage T5...

[Acanthurus pyroferus]

going to buy one more 2 ft set of T5 today...he...he

Ya lor....can fry satay using MH light without glass filter...he...he wonder how your sump can tahan MH.......

[Acanthurus pyroferus]

But which produce more heat???...same voltage PL versus same voltage T5...

PL produces more heat for sure....T5's are alot cooler.....

[ReDDeviLs]

Ok, here's my review on the T5, juz got a set yesterday. But it's not as bright as 36w PL. hMm.. corals still continue to open when using the T5, but can't really reach all the corals. Cos it's kind of dim. But, can always alternate use PL and T5 or even use both together if u have bought one. So far so good, hope it dun fails on me.

ok thanks! think i will get 1.. =)

[ReDDeviLs]

for some it seems too dim because at 20watts per tube is not much...bro aStRoBol has bought a set and it is too dim for his tank. Maybe for a sump will do fine as the depth is low....

isit possible to replace the blue tube to white ones too?

[Acanthurus pyroferus]

isit possible to replace the blue tube to white ones too?

yes it's possible to replace the blue into the white tubes....

[aStRoBo|]

Sis, ur area there got sell the tubes only?