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T-5 kits can be a good alternative for people who wants to built up their own canopy. The GIESEMANN T-5 kits are available in : 2 x 24, 2 x 39, 2 x 54 and 2 x 80 Watt (230 Volt versions) or in 2 x 24, 2 x 39 and 2 x 54 Watt (120 Volt versions) Our ballasts have been on the market for many years and are known for high quality that are very versatile. They can run 2 T-5 bulbs, and the electronic guarantees a flickerfree rapid start. The T5 premium kit contains:

* High performance reflector (real made in Germany)
* 99,8% reflective material, 150 % lightoutput
* high quality electronic ballast, runs 2 lamps
* German waterproof end-caps, screwable
* stainless steel T-5 clips and mounting material
* coded wiring material
* power cord—120V
* installation manual

All you need to do is wiring up the end caps and connect the plug. Then mount and install your bulbs and you are ready.

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The INFINITI is the next big leap forward in the evolution of aquarium lighting—a completely new generation of pendant lighting which offers you all the latest innovations in lighting technology.

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Experience a whole new level of brightness

* European style high output T5 lamps
* Performance driven electronic ballast
* Slim design & German parabolic reflector
* Energy efficient

Simplicity by design
The Nova Extreme combines the best in both design and functionality and is a great addition to any aquarium. The sleek black-aluminum construction not only maintains a low profile on the aquarium, its design also allows it to dissipate heat away from the aquarium, lamps and components. German-style polished reflector directs over 99% of the T5 lighting into the aquarium while a polycarbonate splash lens protects lamps. Sliding aquarium mounts adjust easily to ensure a proper fit for your aquarium. Only a single power cord delivers all the lighting you need for the ultimate looking aquarium.

The ultimate in performance
SlimPaq High Output T-5 lamps offer a quantum leap in lamp performance, nearly doubling the lumen output compared to an ordinary T5, T8 or T12 fluorescent system. Using our proprietary blend of tri-phosphors, the high PAR & CRI levels produce stunning color rendition and penetrating intensity. Coupled with our finely tuned electronic driving system, SlimPaq lamps have the longest usable life-span of any aquarium lamp.

Lamp illumination
Each Nova Extreme includes two high output T5 SlimPaq lamps and sliding docking mounts.

* SlimPaq Actinic T5HO (Saltwater models only) - A super actinic blue lamp emitting light energy required by corals and invertebrates, along with producing a high UV output. Outstanding color rendition that makes corals, invertebrates and fish fluoresce brilliantly.
* SlimPaq Freshwater T5HO (Freshwater models only) - A bright pinkish hue lamp emits the ideal light energy and spectrum required by freshwater plants for photosynthesis. High color rendition enhances the brilliant colors in freshwater fish and brings out the lush green in plants.
* SlimPaq 10,000K T5HO - A powerful, penetrating full spectrum lamp replicating sunlight found on living coral reefs. Exceptional high lumen output concentrated between 400-480nm stimulates zooxanthellae production increasing both coral and invertebrate growth.

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Great for Dawn to Dusk Cycles

Use this automatic dual outlet timer for your lights and wave-making power heads. It has a splash resistant cover to protect the timers and your 3-prong plugs from getting wet. A master on/off switch allows easy control and the front interval dial can be set to a minimum of 15 minute intervals. UL Listed. Pick up at your favorite LFS for under $10.

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Getting your moonlight goodness on is now even easier as HYDOR has just released the Aqua Color light series. Available in blue, red, and green, these LED lights are sure to give your aquarium that extra light it needs. Available immediately, these bad boys come with suction cups and are good in and out of the water. Your fish will be the new disco in town!

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Sticking with the industry trend to dump T8’s or T12 in full lighting canopies. Outer orbit adds T5 goodness to their fixtures, including LED Lunar Blue & white for those moon lighting wonderfulness. Available in 150 and 250 watt Metal Halide Options and 24, 39, 54 watt T5 option. These puppies produce a lot of light. Blurb from the manufactuer: “Features anodized aluminum housing, electronic ballasts, cooling fans, and dual electronic timers”. These look like really nice units, just waiting to give you some corals some light lovin’.

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I’m always on the look out for money saving things for my reef aquarium, after all who isn’t? This is a very expensive hobby. Probably the biggest expense with my aquariums is of course electricity. Anyone having Metal Halides knows that at least 50% of their energy costs related to their saltwater addiction are coming from their lights. Then of course thats where LED’s come in, they are supposed to last some ridiculous amount of hours (like 50,000 to be exact) and never go out. However I’ve seen LED’s first hand and right now I don’t think they are quite ready for the aquarium hobby. I’ve talked to a lot of people that bought them and quite a lot of them have regretted buying them, either with entire LED groups not working or the amount of light wasn’t enough for their SPS ligh eaters. But I will be watching them in the next few years, and as soon as they are I will be ditching my 250 watt metal halides and buying something will all the electricity costs that I saved. Maybe about that time those Tunze NanoStreams will be over here from Germany finally.

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