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Unread 06/22/2007, 11:51 AM   #1
EllisColes
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a really good cheap tip for lights

if your having trouble with all the expenses for your tank like i was being 17 i came up with a great solution that honestly looks great but i went to home depot and bought 2 work clamp on spot lights and 2 300watt full spectrum bulbs, all in all it was about 20 dollars and looks great but i know it wont do the job forever but it lasted me about 2 months until i was able to build my custom top for my tank! but now one of the lights sits on my fuge! just passing on helpful tips!


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Unread 06/22/2007, 11:56 AM   #2
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That would be great if they were 10000k or higher. I am hoping they make a 100w spiral compact fluorescent screw in type bulb in the 1000k range.


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Unread 06/22/2007, 12:05 PM   #3
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with a spiral bulb are you talkin about one of the long one or like a normal bulb spiral? but if you get the long type it might stick out to far and make sure there is a top on your tank for safety reasons!


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Unread 06/22/2007, 12:45 PM   #4
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Yea, the only bad things about those bulbs is there around 3600k or 5500k and they will grow some mad algae! Not bad for a fuge though!


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Unread 06/22/2007, 12:58 PM   #5
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yeah the algae def came strong but as long as your heavy on the snails its not a problem! in no way at all am i saying its a good solution for lights its only temporary but works well!


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