Replacement T5's

[Paulo]

Hi Rob,

I'm looking to replace the T5 bulbs in my 4ft arcadia luminaires. 2nd one is on it's way soon therefore will probably be looking for 6 new tubes.

reason for the replacement is that i don't really like the look of the arcadia marine whites (allegedly 14k)... and have heard a lot of good reviews about the D&D aquablue plus lights as the main white lights and may keep the 2 arcacdia actinics (not decided yet).

Do you stock these tubes ? also, have you had any experience with these and how would you rate them Vs the arcadia ones??

Many thanks,
Paul

[Fastlight Distributors]

Originally posted by Paulo@Sep 27 2005, 15:02
Hi Rob,

I'm looking to replace the T5 bulbs in my 4ft arcadia luminaires. 2nd one is on it's way soon therefore will probably be looking for 6 new tubes.

reason for the replacement is that i don't really like the look of the arcadia marine whites (allegedly 14k)... and have heard a lot of good reviews about the D&D aquablue plus lights as the main white lights and may keep the 2 arcacdia actinics (not decided yet).

Do you stock these tubes ? also, have you had any experience with these and how would you rate them Vs the arcadia ones??

Many thanks,
Paul
Hi Paulo,
Sorry cant help with T5 Lamps at the moment. :(
Early next year a full range but not today.
Sorry
Rob
www.marine-lighting.co.uk

[maestro]

Paul , just to give an idea this is a picture of my tank with 1 deltec aquablue and 1 aquamedic actinic which I really rate.

I have 2 more aquablues aswell but as my rock is curing i just light the 2 tubes.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y230/maverick451/tankrock003.jpg

[Paulo]

Thanks Rob & Maestro,

I'm thinking of going with the following..

8 T5 tubes in total...

2x actinic (possibly arcadia actinic) are there massive differences between actinics anyway ??
4x aquablue (d&d - think these are a split of 22k & 6k)?
1x arcadia marine white (alledgedly 14k)
1x narva bio marine white (6k)

or losing the arcadia marine white & using 2 narva 6k's instead ?

Any thoughts ?

Many thanks,
Paul

[fishman]

imo stick with the d&d tubes, i like the aquablues, maybe add a pure in there for extra umph but not much light and actinic + are very good and midday for growth! combination of the above will give u plenty of light and a good look....