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CF light - allglass or CL aqualight?
I am trying to decide between these two Power Compacts, the All-Glass which
is 2x55w 9325 color and the CoralLife Aqualight which is 2x65, combination 10000 actinic and 6700 in one bulb. This is for a 55gal 48" tank. I have some plants doing well under 40w but am planning to get more plants and would like them to do well. Can anyone advise me please? Does anyone have the CoralLife 50/50 bulbs? I figure that gives me 65w of "plant light" and 65w of "viewing light". The AG is a poor CRI, I don't know about the CL. Also, would I be better to get one 48" fixture, or two 24"? Any opinions on this? thank you bob allred |
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CF light - allglass or CL aqualight?
Thank you. I read your website a few months back, I would like to
compliment you on it. It was enjoyable and informing. I especially liked the diary of your experience with one of your tanks. I'll have to catch up on it. The Custom Sealife is only $20 more. What I'd like to be clear about is, are you using the 8800K bulbs that come with it, and recommend them? thanks, bob "LeighMo" wrote in message ... I have a 75 gallon tank, with one All-Glass 2x55 and one Custom Sealife 2x65. The Custom Sealife is a Britelite, which comes with non-actinic bulbs. A lot of people say plants love the All-Glass, which comes with the GE 9325 bulbs. Most people really love the look, too, though I find it a little pink-looking. |
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CF light - allglass or CL aqualight?
I'm a bit behind on the Blog section. I've been keeping notes and taking
photos, but I haven't gotten around to coding & uploading. Here's a second to the motion that you do that. I found it very interesting, and was a bit disappointed it ended so long ago. Have you considered AH Supply? They only have 55w fixtures, not 65, but their reflectors are excellent, much better than All-Glass. My double 55W retrofit kit from AH is on it's way as of today, in spite of Leigh's suggestions i go with the shoplights and glass canopy. I'll let you know how it works out for me if you like... I'm planning on retrofitting an All-Glass deluxe hood (gutting the single-bulb 48" light strip and putting the two 55W PCs in its place). I plan to document it on my web page at some point. Leigh, after considering all the costs and weighing the tradeoffs, i don't think CF is such a bad way to go. Well, i had to find out for myself, anyway. |
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CF light - allglass or CL aqualight?
LeighMo wrote ... You will need a few tools to retrofit the hood. You can probably borrow a drill from someone, but you may need to buy a special bit that can drill really big holes. If you install the end vents included in the AH Supply kit you'll need a 1" hole bit. But if you're retrofitting an All-glass hood you don't really need the side vents because the hood is already vented all along the top. kush |
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CF light - allglass or CL aqualight?
My double 55W retrofit kit from AH is on it's way as of today, in
.... canopy. I'll let you know how it works out for me if you like... I'm planning on retrofitting an All-Glass deluxe hood (gutting the single-bulb 48" light strip and putting the two 55W PCs in its place). I plan to document it on my web page at some point. Okay retrofit (and write-up) finished, if anybody is curious, check it out: http://www.inquisitive.org/retrofit.php |
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