Tips on T5 HO Supplemental Lighting

[AUFishGuy]

So i have a 90 gallon mixed reef with canopy. I am currently running 2 DM-165m lights by reef radiance. With the way my canopy opens i ended up making a wooden frame that i sit the lights on. I want to supplement T5 but dont want to spend a ton and i want to be able to just attach them to the bottom of the wooden frame. Any ideas? I found the below on amazon but review say they are not great around moisture so that would be an issue

 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AKKUEV0/ref=s9_simh_gw_p86_d1_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=desktop-1&pf_rd_r=0XYEBCMEB77ZQXWTX2WS&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=2079475242&pf_rd_i=desktop

[ridetheducati]

Miro-4 T5.

[monkiboy]

you can always just get a LET retro kit:

 

 

come with everything you need and PnP. I may have a set or two on hand. I haven't had issues with them on a few builds amd they've worked well. a dimmable is or will be available soon at a higher cost too. there are a couple other more expensive cleaner installation options as well.

[AUFishGuy]

So the kit shown above will hold 2 bulbs correct? Would they have to be right beside each other or could they be a foot apart?

 

Also what bulbs would you recommend? My color and everything is good really just adding this for SPS growth

[monkiboy]

correct. there is sufficient wiring to have them a foot apart, yes. bulb selection will likely affect the aesthetic so it's good to have a balance with whatever other light sources you use. typically coral+ is advocated for the biggest hitter in coral growth and blue+ most popular for aesthetic. a myriad of excellent options between brands too and several exhaustive threads about performance as well on RC and R2R and even here recently. take a look around and find what might work best for your reef. feel free to PM if you have any other questions and/or if I can be of more help.