"Spyder2x" wrote in message news:CQCdd.51337$hj.45573@fed1read07...
Ok guys, I didn't want to start an argument. So I now have the light
fixtures, and a CO2 tank. Where would be the best place to spend my
(limited) funds? The regulator and diffuser, Or the mounting hardware for
the lights?


--Jim--

Naw, no arguement personally, just one about a plant issue.
Regulator(run 30-55$ or so) and a needle valve(www.clippard.com sells
one for about 11$ which is what I've use for about years now, there
are other that cost more and are nice as well, look around, you will
need one of these to dose the CO2). If you have few $, feed the gas
into the filter intake for now and make a DIY diffuser/reactor(0-10$
or + a powerhead(eg a rio 180 will suffice))later.
Do the lights next.

If you are interested, I know a place that sells a nice MH light set
up for 150$ each for German made HQI 150w MH pendents that are much
snmaller than the 175w globes. They look sleek as well, come with bulb
+ everything etc.
I use either these HQI 150w bulbs or the Powercompact lights, both are
good choices over the long run.

You can also make an open top PC light set up if you wish(I have one).

Regards,
Tom Barr