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I am looking to replace my twin tube set as economical as I can. I found
these at petsmart and wanted your thoughts on these for my 80 gallon.

http://www.petsmart.com/global/produ...N=2030061&Ne=2

thanks for any advice


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Old 02-05-2006, 12:46 AM posted to rec.aquaria.freshwater.plants
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On Mon, 01 May 2006 22:18:28 GMT, "chaz" wrote:

I am looking to replace my twin tube set as economical as I can. I found
these at petsmart and wanted your thoughts on these for my 80 gallon.

http://www.petsmart.com/global/produ...N=2030061&Ne=2

thanks for any advice

About average price-wise. But barely adequate light output for a well
planted tank, unless you stick with low light species. You can find
some excellent values in compact fluorescent fixtures at

http://www.aquatraders.com/index.asp

Most of their fixtures come with 50/50 bulbs, but they may be
10,000K/Actinic - they're pretty obliging through email if you would
prefer they switched the bulbs for 6500 or 6500/10000. I've not found
anywhere on the net that comes close to their prices. Their shipping
is high, but so is everyone's these days.

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"chaz" wrote in message
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I am looking to replace my twin tube set as economical as I can. I found
these at petsmart and wanted your thoughts on these for my 80 gallon.

http://www.petsmart.com/global/produ...N=2030061&Ne=2

thanks for any advice


FYI, if you have a Petsmart in your area and they have the lights, they'll
price-match their online price if you bring in a printout showing the
product and price for it. Their online price is always cheaper then their
instore price to account for shipping. I work for Petsmart and we do this
all the time.

Gloria


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On Sat, 13 May 2006 16:00:23 GMT, "Gloria Carr"
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"chaz" wrote in message
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I am looking to replace my twin tube set as economical as I can. I found
these at petsmart and wanted your thoughts on these for my 80 gallon.

http://www.petsmart.com/global/produ...N=2030061&Ne=2

thanks for any advice


FYI, if you have a Petsmart in your area and they have the lights, they'll
price-match their online price if you bring in a printout showing the
product and price for it. Their online price is always cheaper then their
instore price to account for shipping. I work for Petsmart and we do this
all the time.

Gloria

Before purchasing, check out these prices on compact fluorescents and
HO fluorescents.

http://www.aquatraders.com/index.asp...ATS&Category=9

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On Mon, 01 May 2006 22:18:28 +0000, chaz wrote:

I am looking to replace my twin tube set as economical as I can. I found
these at petsmart and wanted your thoughts on these for my 80 gallon.

http://www.petsmart.com/global/produ...N=2030061&Ne=2

thanks for any advice


I have a smallish tank (29g) with 2 25 W fluorescent tubes (I know I
should add more wattage) to rule the day and some blue LEDs to rule the
night. I buy replacement tubes from the hardware store, saving 50% over
going to a pet store.

HTH,
Laie


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