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Unread 06/11/2010, 12:59 PM   #1
eperez25
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Fermosa unit

I purchased a used 55-gallon setup and it came a pretty beat up four lamp JBR Fermosa unit. All the bulbs are out on it and it looked like it had 1 50/50, 2 10ks, and 1 65-watt Actnitic bulb. I have not been able to find out too much information on it, but it looks like I will spend at least $100 on bulbs and it needs some legs too.

I am questioning whether it is worth investing in the lamps for it, or buying a new unit.


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Unread 06/11/2010, 02:48 PM   #2
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New unit...if it's pretty beat up and has no bulbs, you'll be better off getting a new fixture...


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Unread 06/11/2010, 09:39 PM   #3
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Thanks. That is what I thought. I am looking to go with a PC unit.


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Unread 06/12/2010, 05:09 AM   #4
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PC sucks go T5


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Unread 06/12/2010, 01:15 PM   #5
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In a 55 Gallon, do you think I need to go with a four-bulb unit or will a two-bulb unit suffice? In the future, I may want to include some SPS in the tank.



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