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07/05/2009, 03:02 PM | #1 |
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Need Some advice pls
I bought a 55bowfront, Everything has been added, LS,LR,fish, inverts
The only thing is the lighting is crapppppppppp The ballast holds a 25W floresent 36" T8 bulb (just one bulb) Its an orange type light and evertything looks orange in the tank What should I upgrade too (on a $150ish budget) ???????? Thanks guys Oh im planning on having a few corals nothing serious |
07/05/2009, 04:37 PM | #2 |
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you can do power compacts, coralife make some that will fit your situation. and are 36 in long
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07/05/2009, 05:03 PM | #3 |
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power compacts are good for that price, but if you just want some softies and a few other corals i would go with a coralife t5 fixture the bulbs last way longer than pc and will be cheaper in the long run.
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07/05/2009, 05:12 PM | #4 |
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Get a t5 fixture. As much light as you can afford, and will fit over your tank. I'd say get a 4 bulb 36" fixture.
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07/05/2009, 05:22 PM | #5 |
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Definitly go with T5.
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07/05/2009, 05:42 PM | #6 |
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You'll likely regret going with PC's in the near future. I'd find a way to go with T-5's, even if you just retrofit a couple of tubes now and add to it when you have more to spend.
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