Retrofit lighting

[caitlynnanne9189]

Can anyone recommend a retrofit kit that has 6 bulbs? I'm having a hard time finding one. I need it to be 48" long. Any suggestions? Please!! I looked into the nova extreme but it says don't put it under a canopy and that's where I want it :/

 

[Quest84]

someone recommended this site to me in one of my posts

Compact Fluorescent Lighting Kits

finished cycling your tank?

 

[caitlynnanne9189]

someone recommended this site to me in one of my posts

Compact Fluorescent Lighting Kits

finished cycling your tank?

Haha I wish! It's my first build and I don't have any of the equipment yet. I'm just looking into what I need and doing research do I buy things that are good. Id eater save up and then get the stuff that's better for me tank

 

[caitlynnanne9189]

How does everyone feel about these 2?

http://www.aquacave.com/VUE660-48-4-Lamp-Complete-T-5-Retrofit-Kit--P1780C314.aspx

http://www.marineandreef.com/WavePoint_48_T5_HO_4_Lamp_Aquarium_Retrofit_Kit_p/RWP01021.htm

If add a second kit because I want a 6 bulb setup.

 

[don_chuwish]

someone recommended this site to me in one of my posts

Compact Fluorescent Lighting Kits

finished cycling your tank?

We love the 55W CF 50/50 kit we got from them. Great reflector and easy install (we retrofitted a tank kit hood).
If you're building your own canopy they'd be great too with their 54W Linear kits: 54 Watt Linear Kits.
You can even ask them what they'd recommend for your tank. Might get away with less than you expect.

- D

 

[caitlynnanne9189]

We love the 55W CF 50/50 kit we got from them. Great reflector and easy install (we retrofitted a tank kit hood).
If you're building your own canopy they'd be great too with their 54W Linear kits: 54 Watt Linear Kits.
You can even ask them what they'd recommend for your tank. Might get away with less than you expect.

- D

Well I emailed them! Thanks! My concern is I have really no handiness skills to put it all together. I hope it comes made!

 

[don_chuwish]

If you have wire cutters & wire strippers you'll be ok. Instructions are great with the kits.

- D

 

[caitlynnanne9189]

If you have wire cutters & wire strippers you'll be ok. Instructions are great with the kits.

- D

I don't but I'm sure my dad does. He's an electrition.

 

[carey]

You need something like this?

T5 Retro Kits | T5 Lighting | Lighting Systems

 

[EriksFish315]

Good find that's the best deal I've seen shown on this thread

 

[caitlynnanne9189]

You need something like this?

T5 Retro Kits | T5 Lighting | Lighting Systems

I saw those but I want at least 6 lights and I didn't wan a deal with all the cords from each unit :/