T5 retro fit parts?

[jackson6745]

I'm looking to purchase 4 waterproof end caps and 4 of the highest quality 24" T5 reflectors available(similar to ATI). Any ideas? Most of the popular websites don't seem to provide much info. I used to buy stuff like this from reef geek but they're out of business.

 

[Tonyscoots84]

rich i think http://www.hellolights.com/ might be a good choice

 

[NYreefNoob]

http://www.marinedepot.com/CoralVue...essories-CoralVue-CV1711-FILTRTRFT5AC-vi.html

http://www.marinedepot.com/Hamilton...ofit_Kits-Hamilton-HT01239-FILTRTRFFE-vi.html
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/2-ft-let-lighting-miro-4-t5-high-output-retrofit-kit.html

one of the supposed highest reflector
http://www.aquacave.com/tek2-t5-36-reflector-with-clips.html

http://www.aquacave.com/aquarium-lighting/t5-aquarium-lighting/t5-diy-components.html

 

[NYreefNoob]

if you want the most light out of t5 then get a either coralvue's new 430 or 660. these are the same as the ice cap. but it does shift the wave length because of being over driven, i have always like this when using the figi purple and blue plus

 

[jackson6745]

Tony, thanks.

Rick, I already have the ballasts. Running them with ATI ballast which are actually spec ballast. I was just looking for the highest quality 24" reflectors. A saw those aruba sun setups. They look cool but I don't need the LED. I am adding 2 T5 in front, and in back, of my Giesemann spectra fixture Need to keep the profile down.
I guess the coralvue or hello light 24" reflectors are my option?

 

[Jaftica]

Let lighting has awesome reflectors, pm me if you need their phone number , the reflectors are awesome

 

[NYreefNoob]

No tek i think has them also and are a supposedly 97% reflective material. Honestly i dont think you would see much differance in a 90 or 97% one. And the bottom link i gave has end caps and other parts. Ati ballast are over priced imo. They are nothing special

 

[jackson6745]

Thanks Rob I'll check it out.


Rick, I bought 2 ATI ballasts thinking they were going to overdrive the bulbs, I didn't think all the intensity came from the reflectors and cooling. Only $25 each so not too bad. Anyway, I have them already so I will utilize them with the retrofit parts. I'll check out the tek stuff now. Thanks!

 

[tunicata]

not sure if this fits your needs but you can order t5 parts directly from ATI. I know I've chatted with them about buying retrofit pieces, reflectors specifically, and they were pretty cool.

 

[cmantis]

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