Retrofit Kits for lighting

[Wizardndog]

I have had my 135 gal glass tank for many years. It came with a 48" 40w flourescent tube light in a 72" narrow light hood. This fixture is shot. I found many burn marks in the plastic. I have been looking at new lighting and am appalled at the pricing (some of the prices being just short of the down payment on a new truck). Has anyone used one of the retrofit kits? I have been looking at the Sunpaq retrofit kits but I am not sure the dual daylight lamps will fit. I want plant this tank heavily, so the old 40w isn't very good for that in any case.

 

[mgamer20o0]

there are some cheap places to get t5ho if thats what your looking for. i have used the ahsupply retro fit not too hard. once you figure out what the wires are. i would messure how wide the fixture you have is now then look to see how wide the sunpaq is.

T5-HO Light
Catalina Aquarium Solar T5

 

[Wizardndog]

Thanks! I found what I was looking for at Catalina Aquarium.

 

[mgamer20o0]

forgot to say if you call them they will switch the bulbs out to what ever you want.

 

[Wizardndog]

Oh really? That good to know. Thanks.

 

[melosu58]

I have a retro fit kit with VHO bulbs