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04/23/2006, 08:23 PM
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enough/too much light?
hey everyone,
im setting up a 10 gallon and was looking at these lights: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Produc...&N=2004+113345 thanks for your imput Victor
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04/23/2006, 08:40 PM
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04/23/2006, 09:10 PM
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I have 96 over my fifteen but people generally put the 96 powerquad over a ten. I dont think either of those would be too small. On the last one, do you plan on making a hoo?, because that is just the light and reflector.
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04/23/2006, 09:15 PM
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yes i know that i would need to make a hood for the retro..
i was thinking of makeing a stand then a matching hood if i bought the retro. the reason why i ask if it is too much is because a guy at the lfs said that it was too much light and that i woul cook my tank, but i dont think so, i just wanted to get other opinions...
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04/24/2006, 04:38 AM
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LFS guy doesn't know what he's talking about (as usual).
Neither is too much light. People put 150w MH on their 10g tanks (I've even seen higher). Edit: The only problem the higher light amounts would give is usually temperature problems. This can be solved with proper design of hood & it's cooling. |
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04/24/2006, 02:23 PM
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yea thats what i thought..
i was just calling to ask for a price and the guy didnt even give the the price for the fixture i was asking for...
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04/24/2006, 03:50 PM
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thanks for he responses...
now i have another question other than foster and smith(or e-bay), where do you think i can find the lights for cheaper? i may just get the retro from another lfs where the people know me better and will give me what i want...lol thanks Vic
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04/24/2006, 04:07 PM
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You could check out Premium Aquatics (www.premiumaquatics.com). They usually have pretty good prices on stuff. I know they have great customer service, which is good in case you ever have any problems with anything you order from them.
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04/24/2006, 05:31 PM
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You could also check hellolights (hellolights.com) or marinedepot. They usually have great prices.
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04/24/2006, 05:31 PM
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ok so i think ive decided on a fixture....
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Produc...&N=2004+113345 the lfs (not the one that was lieing to me...lol) has the same light for $85 so i think we have a winner! lol
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04/24/2006, 05:55 PM
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[welcome]
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04/24/2006, 09:40 PM
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I had the Current Dual Satellite that has 80 watts PC in it. I was happy with it. I have no complaints! I just upgraded my lights over my 10 Gal to 250 watts Metal Halide HQI.
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