Looking for 36" T5's online or in Calgary
 

I have a 3' long tank and I'm looking to buy some T5 lighting. What product and place would you recomend?

T5
 

As far as product,i wouldn't buy anything less than a TEK fixture...

Look into the Hagen glo line of T5 HOs. I think their 36" ers are 2x36w, single parabolic reflector, three different mounting options.You could get two units plus bulbs for probably under $300.I have two 24" units over my 20g and have been incredibly happy and surprised with them so far. Check out my thread in the "nano" forum and see for yourself how happy some of my corals are. Petland, Elite, Wais, and Riverfront carry them.

Is there much difference between the TEK & Hagon products? What are the benefits? Where can I see/ buy TEK?

Tek Lights are made by Sunlight Supply. They're an company that specializes in agricultural products and grow lights.

I wouldn't use the Hagen lights because they don't seem very strong. Would you rather drive an Acura RSX or own two Honda CRX's?

Just cause its a "hagen" product, dont automatically dismiss it.The proof is in the puddin. This is about 5 or six weeks worth of growth. Unless you want a light thirsty sps tank with tons of acros I think these lights are more than enough.Why spend three to five hundred when less than three is good enough to keep a good variety of corals.
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I also use the Hagen T5 lights and am very happy with them, great value. When i replace the bulbs i wont be using the hagen bulbs though, not really happy with the available color options. I have had excellent growth from all my lps, even at 24" deep.

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if the fixture you get doesn't come with bulbs, you really should check out the ATI actinics. I have 2 of them over my tank, and the colour is amazing.

I saw Hagen individual reflectors and some T5 HO bulbs but no ballast. Are there complete fixtures or retros as well? Any online vendors selling them?