tidalsculpin Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 I am thinking about setting up a 4X 24 or 6 X 24 t5 system. Are there any nice t5 setups out there to look at for ideas? I have not decided on a tek retrofit or an icecap setup. Both seem pretty effective on nano builds. I wanna see bigger t5 setups too. I am especially interested in how people hide wiring and where they locate the ballast. Shed soe light on the subject. Pics please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidalsculpin Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 cmon' nobody has a pic of their retrofit t5s??????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyles Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 here is a pic of a retro I did a few years ago, this was on a 6' tank with 5' 80w bulbs (8) Ryan (R-3) now owns it on his tank When you open the top the whole thing lifts up and out of the way, the ballasts are up on top, wire looms where there to cover wiring (even if some are fallen out there) Note the moonlight bar on the front as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Let me find some pics Joel of some peoples setups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidalsculpin Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 Hey thanks. Found your battery charger too Ryan. Let me know if you happen to be close to Eugene before the Feb meeting. I'll bring it up anyways. I like Nyle's old setup but his canopy was huge!! This will be for a nano setup since it is 4X24 t5s. i was figuring adding an extra 2 1/2 inches depth for an icecap 660-009 ballast. Most suggestions I have read say to crowd reflectors as close as possible to the center of the tank so light can disperse well. Quality t5 ballasts do not buzz right? I am starting to plan a canopy and want to see how much space I need to house it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyles Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 workhorse ballasts, dead silent, most electronic have no noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAD Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 How is this build coming along? I am looking at all lighting options as of now. My hope is to find a nice 3' fixture used at a reasonable price, but when I need something I can never find it. After I get one I will find one for 1/2 price I paid. Buy high sell low seems to be how it works out for me in the end, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.