petsmart lights? your thoughts

[chaz]

I am looking to replace my twin tube set as economical as I can. I found
these at petsmart and wanted your thoughts on these for my 80 gallon.

http://www.petsmart.com/global/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=84552444178 0768&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302030061&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374302023693&bmUID=1146517596095&itemNo=8&In=ALL&N=2030061&Ne=2

thanks for any advice

[Mister Gardener]

On Mon, 01 May 2006 22:18:28 GMT, "chaz" > wrote:

>I am looking to replace my twin tube set as economical as I can. I found
>these at petsmart and wanted your thoughts on these for my 80 gallon.
>
>http://www.petsmart.com/global/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=84552444178 0768&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302030061&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374302023693&bmUID=1146517596095&itemNo=8&In=ALL&N=2030061&Ne=2
>
>thanks for any advice
>
About average price-wise. But barely adequate light output for a well
planted tank, unless you stick with low light species. You can find
some excellent values in compact fluorescent fixtures at

http://www.aquatraders.com/index.asp

Most of their fixtures come with 50/50 bulbs, but they may be
10,000K/Actinic - they're pretty obliging through email if you would
prefer they switched the bulbs for 6500 or 6500/10000. I've not found
anywhere on the net that comes close to their prices. Their shipping
is high, but so is everyone's these days.

-- Mister Gardener
-- Pull the WEED to email me

[Gloria Carr]

"chaz" > wrote in message
et...
>I am looking to replace my twin tube set as economical as I can. I found
>these at petsmart and wanted your thoughts on these for my 80 gallon.
>
> http://www.petsmart.com/global/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=84552444178 0768&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302030061&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374302023693&bmUID=1146517596095&itemNo=8&In=ALL&N=2030061&Ne=2
>
> thanks for any advice

FYI, if you have a Petsmart in your area and they have the lights, they'll
price-match their online price if you bring in a printout showing the
product and price for it. Their online price is always cheaper then their
instore price to account for shipping. I work for Petsmart and we do this
all the time.

Gloria

[Mister Gardener]

On Sat, 13 May 2006 16:00:23 GMT, "Gloria Carr"
> wrote:

>
>"chaz" > wrote in message
et...
>>I am looking to replace my twin tube set as economical as I can. I found
>>these at petsmart and wanted your thoughts on these for my 80 gallon.
>>
>> http://www.petsmart.com/global/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=84552444178 0768&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302030061&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374302023693&bmUID=1146517596095&itemNo=8&In=ALL&N=2030061&Ne=2
>>
>> thanks for any advice
>
>FYI, if you have a Petsmart in your area and they have the lights, they'll
>price-match their online price if you bring in a printout showing the
>product and price for it. Their online price is always cheaper then their
>instore price to account for shipping. I work for Petsmart and we do this
>all the time.
>
>Gloria
>
Before purchasing, check out these prices on compact fluorescents and
HO fluorescents.

http://www.aquatraders.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=9

-- Mister Gardener
-- Pull the WEED to email me

[LaieTechie]

On Mon, 01 May 2006 22:18:28 +0000, chaz wrote:

> I am looking to replace my twin tube set as economical as I can. I found
> these at petsmart and wanted your thoughts on these for my 80 gallon.
>
> http://www.petsmart.com/global/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=84552444178 0768&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302030061&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374302023693&bmUID=1146517596095&itemNo=8&In=ALL&N=2030061&Ne=2
>
> thanks for any advice

I have a smallish tank (29g) with 2 25 W fluorescent tubes (I know I
should add more wattage) to rule the day and some blue LEDs to rule the
night. I buy replacement tubes from the hardware store, saving 50% over
going to a pet store.

HTH,
Laie