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Old 10/29/2007, 04:34 PM
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i'm confused(as always)

I was thinking about getting the sunpod for my tank, but they say that they can't be used with open top aquariums? My tank is rimless so now i'm on the hunt again for a slim 150W MH with an electronic ballast. Also what runs cooler magnetic or electronic ballasts?
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Old 10/29/2007, 04:45 PM
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My tank is open and ive run that fixture for nearly a year with great result. Whoever told you you cant use a sunpod on an open top tank has some issues.
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Old 10/29/2007, 04:47 PM
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it says it on every place that sells them-like dr foster site
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Old 10/29/2007, 04:52 PM
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Thats probably only because someone did something stupid and they have to put it on there for CYA purposes.
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Old 10/29/2007, 05:26 PM
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My buddy runs the 20inch 250 watter on an open tank as well. Its no different than any other light, it most certainly can be used on open tanks, just not IN them.
 


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