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smokinreefer

12-23-2015 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Aquattro (Post 975126)

Bet you're gonna be happy with that one! :)

Lol, I was waiting for that.

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Originally Posted by Bblinks (Post 975138)

I had a bad experience with that line of products.

Were you using the hybrid? What problems did you have? PM me if you'd like.

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Originally Posted by Scythanith (Post 975140)

All T5, that's what the real pros use.

I am diggin the matrix dimtec. That is a slick fixture!

Aquattro

12-23-2015 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by smokinreefer (Post 975208)

Lol, I was waiting for that.

Wasn't everybody? :) I would concede that a T5 setup, with LED supp to add shimmer, would also be a pleasing setup. I do not like T5 alone, too flat looking. Personal preference though..

daelie

12-23-2015 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Aquattro (Post 975218)

Wasn't everybody? :) I would concede that a T5 setup, with LED supp to add shimmer, would also be a pleasing setup. I do not like T5 alone, too flat looking. Personal preference though..

I agree. I have a matrixx ii over my tank but it was looking a little dull so I bought a couple used a360we's and i really love the look of the tank now

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smokinreefer

12-24-2015 12:49 AM

Ugh. I have never run a t5 system. Thinking I wouldn't be happy with a "flat" light...

But I must say, the look of the matrixx fixture is by far my favorite so far.

Apo Reefer

12-24-2015 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by smokinreefer (Post 975249)

Ugh. I have never run a t5 system. Thinking I wouldn't be happy with a "flat" light...

But I must say, the look of the matrixx fixture is by far my favorite so far.

J&L and Thomas (TN23) is running full T5s on their RSMs, I don't think it's flat at all. Two of the nicest SPS tanks I've ever seen. :thumb:

Apo Reefer

12-24-2015 01:01 AM

by the way that Giesemann MATRIXX T5 Fixture is sexy. :wink:

Aquattro

12-24-2015 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Apo Reefer (Post 975250)

J&L and Thomas (TN23) is running full T5s on their RSMs, I don't think it's flat at all. Two of the nicest SPS tanks I've ever seen. :thumb:

Maybe flat is the wrong word. Just "static" maybe. I've always had shimmer from HM and didn't like my tank without it. Color was nice, but it didn't feel alive!

smokinreefer

12-24-2015 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Apo Reefer (Post 975250)

J&L and Thomas (TN23) is running full T5s on their RSMs, I don't think it's flat at all. Two of the nicest SPS tanks I've ever seen. :thumb:

Yes, I guess it didn't cross my mind. I'll have to scrutinize it more next time I'm there.

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Originally Posted by Apo Reefer (Post 975251)

by the way that Giesemann MATRIXX T5 Fixture is sexy. :wink:

Yeah, it's on the top off my list, based on that.

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Originally Posted by Aquattro (Post 975253)

Maybe flat is the wrong word. Just "static" maybe. I've always had shimmer from HM and didn't like my tank without it. Color was nice, but it didn't feel alive!

Heh, I get what you mean. I've only used MH and Led as my main lighting. Except for my freshwater days, but I can't remember that far back.

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