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Old 08-04-2009, 06:16 PM
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Add 2 or 4 more T5 if you can fit them. I have an 8 bulb T5 right now and it is great. And you can mix and match bulbs to tune the colour as you like it.
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Old 08-04-2009, 06:26 PM
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Adding more T5's to what you got is the only option if you are really attached to that Tek fixture. I recommend the MH and T5 combo, sell the Tek light you have and go with the 250 watters like suggested then add some retro T5's to get the color you want.
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Add 2 or 4 more T5 if you can fit them. I have an 8 bulb T5 right now and it is great. And you can mix and match bulbs to tune the colour as you like it.
How deep is your tank?
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I would probably sell the 4 bulb and pick up the 6 or 8 bulb unit just for space reasons.

or retroft a canopy your self with whatever you want...
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add 2 or 4 more t5 if you can fit them. I have an 8 bulb t5 right now and it is great. And you can mix and match bulbs to tune the colour as you like it.
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