Lightning question... again...

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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?

[andy gasse]

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?

[Richard Sexton]

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.

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