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Lightning question... again...
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My tank is 36"L and 12"W... so if I was getting one of aqualights systems or retrofits, 36" is the size I should be getting right? If the answer is yes, all of the systems come with 96W bulbs. And I would have an open tank. Not too keen on it but if it's an option I will consider. It's too much for my needs (either for plants and for my pocket). Any chances of getting a 65W bulb in those? What would you recomend, in an economic standpoint? Not for the initial purchase but for energy consumption? |
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Hi!
It all depends what you intend to grow. With higher light comes the need for CO2 and ferts. I'd go for the AH Supply 2 x 36W bright kit. http://ahsupply.com/36-55w.htm Go for the 34.5" reflector and get them to include the free plans for the hood This will give you just over 2 WPG and allow you to grow most plants easily. You will need CO2 but can get away with a DIY setup. The kit will run you about $100US plus shipping (including bulbs) The other option is 2 36" bulbs under your own canopy. I would suggest the following: Philips Daylight 6500K F30T12/D/RS 30W Also asper your previous post onthe GE Chroma 50, here's a link to a comprehensive comparative list of the various bulbs. www.jrock.com/old_info/bulbs.postHope this wrote in message oups.com... Hi, My tank is 36"L and 12"W... so if I was getting one of aqualights systems or retrofits, 36" is the size I should be getting right? If the answer is yes, all of the systems come with 96W bulbs. And I would have an open tank. Not too keen on it but if it's an option I will consider. It's too much for my needs (either for plants and for my pocket). Any chances of getting a 65W bulb in those? What would you recomend, in an economic standpoint? Not for the initial purchase but for energy consumption? |
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Thats the problem, it wouldnt work on my canopy.
The hole on my canopy is 28"X4". So I can't have a 36" fixture unless I remove the canopy altogether. the 2X36W retrofit would work, but $100 it's alot, considering that I could get a 96W 36" system for that amount... I am looking for something cheaper. Thanks anyway for the sugestion. |
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Hi, I have another question:
What is better financially down the road? T5 fixture or PC?? I can get a system that either uses T5 or Pc, but I was wondering which one is cheaper to maintain ie bulb costs? |
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In article .com,
wrote: Thats the problem, it wouldnt work on my canopy. The hole on my canopy is 28"X4". So I can't have a 36" fixture unless I remove the canopy altogether. the 2X36W retrofit would work, but $100 it's alot, considering that I could get a 96W 36" system for that amount... I am looking for something cheaper. Thanks anyway for the sugestion. Scour surplus places for 40W CF fixtures. I found a bunch or $10 ea once, you should be able to too. Look for places that recycle home/office fittings. -- Need Mercedes parts ? - http://parts.mbz.org http://www.mbz.org | Mercedes Mailing lists: http://lists.mbz.org 633CSi 250SE/C 300SD | Killies, killi.net, Crypts, aquaria.net 1970 280SE, 72 280SE | Old wris****ches http://watches.list.mbz.org |
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