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nick 
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Posted: April 05 2005 at 6:33pm |
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I'm thinking of adding more light to my tank,already have 260w of PC light.What do you recommend,I don't make seventy or eighty thousand a year so MH is out of the question for me.T-5 and VHO's I 've heard a little about them,are the a good addition and where can I get them for a poor man's price.Than k's guys.
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Posted: April 05 2005 at 11:52pm |
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VHOs for sure!
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Posted: April 06 2005 at 12:09am |
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for a size/price ratio i think the 96watt "shortie" PC lights that are
half actinic half 10k are hard to beat. about $85 on the net
everything included. don't think you can do two 70w VHO's for
much less than that, and they require a lot more space.
-dwn
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Mark Peterson
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Posted: April 06 2005 at 2:14am |
Nick, Right now you have 4 55W PC's over a 55 gal. Unless you upgrade to MH that's about it. If you have room for a 4' VHO tube, that's what I'd suggest too. The WH-7 ballast is about $40 and the tube is also about $40. I'll give you 2 endcaps that I have laying around. BTW, thanks for the TV. It's just right. 
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Posted: April 06 2005 at 4:15am |
I don't think metal halide is out of reach, even for a non-rich guy. There are good deals out there, especially if you are willing to try a little DIY.
Steve
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nick
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Posted: April 06 2005 at 5:38pm |
Thanks for your reply guys I think I'll go with Mark's suggestion.I have to start looking for a hood to be able to add the new light. BTW Mark you always welcome I wish there was a way I could really pay you for every thing you've done for me, I'll come and get the end caps when I find a hood for a 55g tank so please save them.I bet you know why I'm adding more light to my tank,soooooo jealous of your clams.
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