Coralife T-5 Series Lightstrips

Thanks Paul. I am in the market for a light for my new 20 gallon set up. I purchased it on craigslist and it was supposed to include the light, but he "forgot" it when we met at a parking lot to do business. I figured everything else I got was worth the $40 I paid, but now I want to add the light. It does have the hinged glass top.

I really was overwhelmed at the choices when I started looking around. I have only purchased a hood/light combo for my 29 gallon and I realize that there must be better things out there, but there was too much information for me to process so I stopped.

Right now I have the hood/light from my 10 gallon hospital tank (that is not up right now) sitting on top. It uses incandescent bulbs and gets REALLY hot. I only turn it on when I am right there looking at it. Otherwise I just let the ceiling light give them light.

I just received my coralife t-5. You are correct, it is very small and puts out a lot of light! I looked around and there is nothing comparable for the price.

I have a question for you: how do you "connect" the acrylic lens cover? Does it just sit between the glass tank cover and the light or are you supposed to be able to snap it in some how?

When mine is sitting with the switch and cord facing the back, a small strip of (very bright) light emits from the bottom edge that is unpleasant when you are in front of the tank. I turned it around and it is not noticible, but the cord is awkward. Is yours like this?

Bec