Light fixtures replacement

[barbarossa4122]

Hello folks,

I am planning on replacing my t5 fixtures and need a little help. What do u folks suggest for me ? Not the best but a very good fixture which has more space between the bulbs.

 

[Gerryd]

Hi,

What size fixture do you need and what features are important to you? What size tank are you lighting, etc, etc, etc...

You asked a very open ended question

 

[barbarossa4122]

Very good reflectors and the space between the bulbs to be bigger than the space on Nova Extreme. I would like a 2 bulb 36" and a 2 bulb 48". I'll need it for a 55g and a 30g breeder tanks. I am looking to spend around $ 400.00 for both.

 

[Left C]

Call Catalina and tell them what you want. They gave me quotes of $120 and $140 for a 8" 2x39w T5HO fixture for a 40 breeder with decent reflectors spaced apart.

"$120 for 1 cord 1 switch
$140 for 2 cords and 2 switches"

PS: I think that they have added these fixture styles to their product line now. You can go to their website and check it out.

 

[barbarossa4122]

Hi Left C,

I will call Catalina. They did the fixture for my 10g tank about a yr ago. Thanks.

 

[Left C]

I forgot to mention that I read about a 3 bulb Catalina T5HO fixture. The front and back bulbs were run on one ballast, switch and power cord. The middle bulb was on a separate ballast, switch and power cord. The front and rear bulbs were the primary bulbs and the middle bulb was used as a noon burst bulb.