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Old 01/09/2008, 04:09 PM
mcliffy2 mcliffy2 is offline
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Question Which T5s, Geisemann, Sfiligoi, or Icecap retro?

I'm looking at 12x54w T5 units/retros. Looks don't matter much, my main concern is PAR. pricing isnt that different, so I'm not concerned so much with it, just want the most light for my corals. This will be on a 5'x3' tank that is 26" deep (has 4" eurobracing so the 80w T5s would be a waste, as eurobracing would block much of the extra light). Thoughts on which unit to go with between Geisemann Matrix, Sfiligoi Stealth, and Icecap retros? I can't tell if the Giesemann or Sfiligoi overdrive the bulbs, so I'm worried they don't produce as much PAR. Also, I like the ATI powermodules, but the 12-bulb units arent available in the US yet.
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190 lbs LR,
30g ADHI Sump,
Mag 9.5 return,
Tunze 9010 skimmer,
Phosban Reactor,
4 Tunze Nanostreams Modded,
retros: 400w MH + 4x39w 36" T5
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Old 01/09/2008, 05:51 PM
mcliffy2 mcliffy2 is offline
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bump.

hoping someone can provide some insight on the PAR output of these euro units in comparison to icecap retros
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118g SPS/LPS semi-circle :
190 lbs LR,
30g ADHI Sump,
Mag 9.5 return,
Tunze 9010 skimmer,
Phosban Reactor,
4 Tunze Nanostreams Modded,
retros: 400w MH + 4x39w 36" T5
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Old 01/10/2008, 04:42 PM
mcliffy2 mcliffy2 is offline
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bump, anyone?
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118g SPS/LPS semi-circle :
190 lbs LR,
30g ADHI Sump,
Mag 9.5 return,
Tunze 9010 skimmer,
Phosban Reactor,
4 Tunze Nanostreams Modded,
retros: 400w MH + 4x39w 36" T5
 


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