I have the 36" Coralife freshwater PC and it is quite impressive. The thing
is like a small sun sitting over the tank. Not quite MH but you get the
idea. I'm not sure about the plants loving it, but the Algae is sending me
an X-Mas card. Once I get that algae under control I think the plants
will really take off. I've not had it for long enough to effect the plants
yet.


"Henry" wrote in message
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I am wondering if anyone has experience with Coralife Aqualife compact
fluorescent strip lights.

I am looking at a 48" "double strip" model for my 75 gallon freshwater
planted tank. The "fresh water" model has 6700 K lights and is 260 watts
(four 65 watt bulbs).

The Coralife light is somewhat more than the similar Aquarium Hobbyist
Supply "britekit", but it is not a kit , comes assembled, and includes the
bulbs. By the time the bulbs are added to the AHS hit and a hood has been
constructed etc. I think the costs will be the same. Also: the Coralife
setup has 4 65 watt bulbs whereas the AHS kit has 4 55 watt bulbs, so the
Coralife is 40 watts more powerful.

I know that AHS lights have a good reputation. Does anyone have any
thoughts on the Coralife Aqualights ??

Any comments greatly appreciated as I need to make my mind up and order
one or the other pretty soon.