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09-13-2011, 09:43 PM
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lighting question
hello guys/gals lol i am looking to upgrade my lighting from power compact to t5 ho i was wondering is this is a good fixture, i want at least 4 light bulbs in 1 fixure please dont be afraid to flame this fixture Coralife Aqualight High Output T5 Aquarium Lighting Fixture 2X31W 30 inch Coralife T5 HO
i want to get more coral and stuff thats why i am upgrading.
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09-13-2011, 09:44 PM
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also i want the fixture to have a fan bult on the sides i just realized this one does not
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09-13-2011, 10:14 PM
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It is also only 2 bulbs. 2X31W means 2 - 31 watt bulbs.
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09-13-2011, 10:15 PM
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do you think it is a good light to grow good corals or i should keep on looking
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09-14-2011, 05:22 PM
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anyone please! i rlly need some help
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09-14-2011, 05:24 PM
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I would look for a 4 bulb system,much better than a 2 bulb. 
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09-14-2011, 05:42 PM
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but can you help me find one because i am going to get new coral nd i want a better light for em, i havnt found one with individual reflectors and i heard t makes em so much better
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09-14-2011, 05:48 PM
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Thats not a bad fixture. You could keep a good selection of corals under that light. I would price it elsewhere first though, ebay isnt always the best place to go.
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09-14-2011, 05:49 PM
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where do you think i should look not craigslist please
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09-14-2011, 06:02 PM
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Just at different online retailers like fosters an smith and aquave. Try marine depot too.
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09-14-2011, 06:04 PM
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Check out Catalina Aquariums
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09-14-2011, 06:37 PM
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I've got the same one works great it should have a built in timer and also able to adjust lighting for night I think it's 24 watts per bulb 96 total
But again it depends on depth an size of tank
I use it on my 20 gal long
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09-14-2011, 06:45 PM
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I've got the same one works great it should have a built in timer and also able to adjust lighting for night I think it's 24 watts per bulb 96 total
But again it depends on depth an size of tank
I use it on my 20 gal long |
Oh that's the 2 bulb they a 4 bulb that's better
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09-14-2011, 07:53 PM
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my tank is 30" long sorry for double post
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09-14-2011, 07:55 PM
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omg its only 2 bulb....
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09-14-2011, 07:59 PM
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i found a extremely nice light and single refelctor for each light looks amazing and reviews tell me what you think Coralife Lunar Aqualight T5 Lamp High Output Fixture
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09-14-2011, 09:23 PM
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any1? im thinking that i will order tomarrow rlly want to know what to get tonite
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09-14-2011, 09:26 PM
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I'll go see if I can find anything better in that price range.
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