SRC Member H_S Posted October 26, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted October 26, 2004 hi, any reefer using the above mentioned T5 tubes? Or is there any other brands available that i missed out? how come there are such a big different in prices? do they produce the same spectrum? lifespan of the tube? pls advise.... thks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Melvyn Tan Posted October 26, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted October 26, 2004 ATIs are one of the best. Quote My Beautiful ANGEL - Matsushima Nanako Equipment List for 4x2x2 Tank & 3x1.5x1.5 Sump Hagen 802 x 2, Tunze 6060, Arcadia T5 (54W x 8), Eheim 1260 (return) Eheim 1250 (Chiller), Aquabee 300 x 2 (Feed) H&S 150-F2001 (850l Skimmer), H&S A110-F2000 (400l Skimmer), H&S 110-F1000 (1000l Sulphur/Nitrate Filter), H&S 150-F2000IA (800l Calcium Reactor) Coralife 3X (UV Steriliser), I-Aquatic IF 312 (Fluidised Reactor), Kent Kalk Delivery, Resun CL650, Pinpoint ORP & PH Meters & Wireless Thermometer 4x2x2 Tank Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member H_S Posted October 26, 2004 Author SRC Member Share Posted October 26, 2004 u mean there is a few brands around that is considered the best?? pls advise... thks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member YzF Posted October 26, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted October 26, 2004 There's still Aqualight (think from Germany). I wanted to try ATi blue plus. Anyone try it before? Any diff from other brand? i just started t5, so cannot advise on differences. Quote YzF's Tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member boxfish Posted October 27, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted October 27, 2004 I'm using both aqualight and Aquaz. coral respond is good. why pay more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member H_S Posted October 28, 2004 Author SRC Member Share Posted October 28, 2004 personally i am using AquaZ also... now still on trial period .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwcheong Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 where can I get the T5 tubes and other necessary items like eballast, cab? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponsor dr evil Posted November 2, 2004 Sponsor Share Posted November 2, 2004 i do have them if u need....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member jc85 Posted November 2, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted November 2, 2004 Two brand that I use. ATI and AquaZ. There's also Dectec. Quote Earth Conservation Blog My Marine Blog For All Sengkang Residents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansm Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 can anyone tell the diff between power compact and T5. tryin to reset my 4ft tank. any help apprciate. do i need MH now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member jc85 Posted November 3, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted November 3, 2004 can anyone tell the diff between power compact and T5.tryin to reset my 4ft tank. any help apprciate. do i need MH now. PC has its limits and is warmer than T5. If you are planning to keep hard coral, at least plan for T5 or MH. MH typically need chiller. Read these pin-up if you have not. Lights Lights2 Quote Earth Conservation Blog My Marine Blog For All Sengkang Residents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veliferium Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 where can i find these ATI and Aqualight tube.Can PM me the name of the LFS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member jc85 Posted November 3, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted November 3, 2004 where can i find these ATI and Aqualight tube.Can PM me the name of the LFS. Check the sponsor, eAquanature (ATI), x-glare(Aqualight), AQUAz (Aquaz). Quote Earth Conservation Blog My Marine Blog For All Sengkang Residents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansm Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 thanx bro for the help. wii do more rsearch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member boxfish Posted November 5, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted November 5, 2004 to use MH without chiller, mix 1 x 150W with some T5...dont on together for too long... made do a bit to have the best of both world but temp can hit 29 degree for a short while on a warm day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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