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bootchman said:
this isnt the highest quality thing in the world but i have owned one and just ordered a 48 inch fixture tonight for my 75g tank. the buld combo that it comes with would also make your fish look nice.

Odyssea T5 Aquarium Lighting
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That would work just fine IMO, timer and everything! Like I mentioned if you wanted to you can always upgrade the bulbs.
 
Mommaof4boys said:
LOL man you guys spend a ton on light fixtures!! LOL I can't afford that... any cheaper ones that are just as good?
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Aquatraders.com cheap an effective. My only negative thoughts about them is they get hot.
 
Mommaof4boys said:
Well... Convict2161... I am not sure what I am thinking. I would like a decently cheap light fixture that would work well on the tank. I'm not a huge fan of hanging them from my ceiling and like I stated before I don't have any glass lids or anything, so I'll have to purchase those as well if the light is going to sit on the tank. I don't want to ruin my light by splashing water. :) However, I don't want to go too cheap and I end up having to replace everything a few months down the road... and I want a good quality light that will bring out the best colors in my fish without taking out a small loan for just a light fixture! lol :angel:

EDIT: Also, I would like to have some moonlight or such lighting for night time. As it is right now.. I keep the lights off on my 44 during the day and turn them on a night because I like to be able to see the fish when I get up with the kids throughout the night!! :)
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Well what I did was get some "glass top lids" for my local fish store and then went to Home Depot and bought a industrial fluorescent shop light (dual 6000k "day light). Works really week for my set up cause I have no live plants but it does grow algae on my rocks.

Light $20 Light $10.

If it sucks return it..
 
I did that on a 29 gallon for a while but you won't get the crisp look of an aquarium fixture. Works though.
 
Malawi Freak said:
I did that on a 29 gallon for a while but you won't get the crisp look of an aquarium fixture. Works though.
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Yeah for sure! I have a 24" aquatic life T5 HO but it was for a smaller tank I had. I wish I could afford a 48" for my current tank. One day ill be in the big leagues with you guys! LoL
 
Well... DinoOoOoOoOo :) I am going back and forth deciding whether or not I want to get the one with just 2 bulbs, or go with the Odyssea with the 4 bulbs and night lights! I definitely need the "moonlight" lights, so I'm still thinking.. but I REALLY appreciate ALL of the help and suggestions I am getting from you guys! Thank you all! :)
 
Mommaof4boys said:
Well... DinoOoOoOoOo :) I am going back and forth deciding whether or not I want to get the one with just 2 bulbs, or go with the Odyssea with the 4 bulbs and night lights! I definitely need the "moonlight" lights, so I'm still thinking.. but I REALLY appreciate ALL of the help and suggestions I am getting from you guys! Thank you all! :)
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Well if it were a vote... I'd say 4 bulb with moonlights and built in timer and you'll be a even happier women!!
 
Mommaof4boys said:
Well... DinoOoOoOoOo :) I am going back and forth deciding whether or not I want to get the one with just 2 bulbs, or go with the Odyssea with the 4 bulbs and night lights! I definitely need the "moonlight" lights, so I'm still thinking.. but I REALLY appreciate ALL of the help and suggestions I am getting from you guys! Thank you all! :)
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The two bulb current light also has a 4 or 6 bulb current light. Not sure about the price difference. I bought the two bulb and then saved money and bought another. It has two moon lights on it as well as the other one. Lighting is a pain for me to make decisions, so I feel your pain :)
 
HUKIT said:
If you spend a little time researching those fixtures you'll soon learn they're absolute junk. Wiring problems, ballast issues, and numerous other faults. Don't waste your money, there is a reason why quality fixtures are expensive!
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That is exactly what I have read! :( Which is why I am so conflicted on what to do.. I don't want to spend less and then have to spend even more in the long run for a new light... SO... Blah! lol
 
Okay, next question.. I guess I need to figure out if I need to get 2 36" fixtures or just one 72" fixture?? Which do you think would be better???
 
HUKIT said:
If you spend a little time researching those fixtures you'll soon learn they're absolute junk. Wiring problems, ballast issues, and numerous other faults. Don't waste your money, there is a reason why quality fixtures are expensive!
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Any suggestions other then those lights then? She's on a budget and can't afford fixtures like yourself or me.
 
Mommaof4boys said:
Okay, next question.. I guess I need to figure out if I need to get 2 36" fixtures or just one 72" fixture?? Which do you think would be better???
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If it were me, I'd get one fixture the length of the tank not 2 separate. That's just me though...
 
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