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Old 10/10/2007, 07:33 PM
aquaholic33 aquaholic33 is offline
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Question wtb 72" lighitng where should i go for the best deal

I currently have a home made death trap lighting setup. it' will only be in time i kill myself sooo with that said i want new lighting before that happens. currently i have 2 175 20k MH, 1 400 12k and 2 420nm PC 65watt. Think i might be over doing my lighting but not sure. I want to buy a all in one light canopy. i was shopping around but so many to choose from. needs to be 72" long tank is 30" deep. any help or suggestions i would appreciate.
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Old 10/10/2007, 08:03 PM
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I'd say a fixture from aquatraders.com with new ballasts would be your least expensive option.
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Old 10/10/2007, 08:52 PM
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aquatraders is a good options. I bough 4 192 compaq watts for my new 180G and are great lights for the price.
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Old 10/10/2007, 10:08 PM
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Aquacave.com has reasonable prices on quality items. Reeftanklighting.com not the cheapest but they do have a great selection. Both have good customer service.
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Old 10/11/2007, 12:05 AM
CruzinKim CruzinKim is offline
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aquatrader ballasts is definitely one step above a death trap, not much. do exactly as ccorpse suggest, buy new ballasts if you go with an aquatraders lighthood.
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Old 10/11/2007, 05:56 AM
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Look at champion lighting. They had a really good sale goin on awhile back.
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Old 10/11/2007, 11:56 AM
aquaholic33 aquaholic33 is offline
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thanks all. i figure if i'm going to spend 500+ on lights I want to make sure i get the best deal i can
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Old 10/11/2007, 12:01 PM
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you could also try scotslights as they sell scrached & dented but perfectly working lights
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Old 10/11/2007, 01:04 PM
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Hellolights.com. They supplied me with a VHO andMH combo for my 150 which is 72" long. Ask for Adam and tell him Warren from Dallas referred you. he's awesome!!!!
 


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