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Donkynutz Enthusiast Posts: 225 Kudos: 225 Votes: 2 Registered: 01-May-2005	just a question looking to get a power compact, but i dunno about the bulbs should they not be over 10000k or is 12000k alright as well, and it comes with 1 actinic blue bulb is this sufficent?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	Is this for FW or SW? If FW planted, there has been some reports of actinic causing excessive algae growth in the tank, never had them myself so can't confirm that. If it is a planted than 6700K is what you're looking for IMO. If it's non planted anything will work pretty much. ^_^[hr width='40%']"So take the photographs, and still frames in your mind. Hang it on a shelf in good health and good time... It's something unpredictable, but in the end is right [link=I hope]http://babelfish.qwertydigital.com/" style="COLOR: #EB4288[/link] you had the time of your life"
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45
Donkynutz Enthusiast Posts: 225 Kudos: 225 Votes: 2 Registered: 01-May-2005	Def planted and all i am looking for is 6700k?? cant find any bulbs or ballasts that have any less than 10,000.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45
Natalie Ultimate Fish Guru Apolay Wayyioy Posts: 4499 Kudos: 3730 Votes: 348 Registered: 01-Feb-2003	You must be looking at the saltwater ballasts. Ask your LFS where they keep the freshwater ones. I'm not your neighbor, you Bakersfield trash.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45
Donkynutz Enthusiast Posts: 225 Kudos: 225 Votes: 2 Registered: 01-May-2005	Im just looking on ebay, and everything on ebay is at 10,000 nuttin less
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45
sham Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3369 Kudos: 2782 Votes: 98 Registered: 21-Apr-2004	10,000k works fine but change out the actinic if you want full light on the tank. Plants can't use that much blue light by itself. To some people the 10,000k bulbs look blue but I think they look more white than the 6,700k. The plants can use both and I've had no problems using actinics and 10,000k on planted tanks except the actinics count for less light.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45
Donkynutz Enthusiast Posts: 225 Kudos: 225 Votes: 2 Registered: 01-May-2005	Thnx for the replies, i think i made up my mind http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7710601517&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.com%3A80%2Fsearch%2Fsearch.dll%3Fsatitle%3D7710601517%26catref%3DC3%26from%3DR2%26fvi%3D1. Im going with the matching either 6500k or 6700, any sugestions on particular light listed in available bulbs, should all the bulbs be matching or can i get different ones?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45
LITTLE_FISH *** Little Fish *** Master of Something Posts: 7303 Kudos: 1997 Votes: 670 Registered: 20-May-2005	Donky, You might want to take a look at [link=This Thread]http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/forums/General%20Freshwater/63644.html?200509040440" style="COLOR: #ff6633[/link] where I talk about the same lighting system. Ingo Proud Member of the New Jersey Aquatic Gardeners Club
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45
Donkynutz Enthusiast Posts: 225 Kudos: 225 Votes: 2 Registered: 01-May-2005	Aight i got paranoid and decided against the last light, but i found another light on ebay from a reputible dealer for a alright price, heres the link, tell me what you all think, again it is for a 75G, Thanx alot http://cgi.ebay.com/36-Aqualight-Freshwater-192-Watts-w-Fans_W0QQitemZ2375913822QQcategoryZ46314QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45
LITTLE_FISH *** Little Fish *** Master of Something Posts: 7303 Kudos: 1997 Votes: 670 Registered: 20-May-2005	Donky, Yup, that's a nice light. I bought the single strip 30" 65W unit and so far I love it. I checked and your offer is $16 cheaper than Big Al's so the price is good (shipping is a little more though). If you believe the vendor is reliable, go for it. I would recomment that you get the legs for the unit as it tends to get pretty hot and I would worry about the heat on the glass top (you have a glass top, don't you?) and the air circulation inside the lamp. Hope this helps, Ingo EDIT: WOW - DID YOU SEE THIS? Last edited by LITTLE_FISH at 06-Sep-2005 14:56 Proud Member of the New Jersey Aquatic Gardeners Club
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45
Donkynutz Enthusiast Posts: 225 Kudos: 225 Votes: 2 Registered: 01-May-2005	WOW, no i didnt see that, thats awesome, those are Power Compact right? It doesnt say wether it is or not, but i am assuming it is, do u see a difference except for price with the 2 lights??
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45
LITTLE_FISH *** Little Fish *** Master of Something Posts: 7303 Kudos: 1997 Votes: 670 Registered: 20-May-2005	Yup PCs. No, I don't see a difference, except that you can place a bid on the second one. And again, just to make sure, you have a glass top, right? Ingo And get the legs too (they are not included in either or) Last edited by LITTLE_FISH at 06-Sep-2005 15:14 Proud Member of the New Jersey Aquatic Gardeners Club
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45
Donkynutz Enthusiast Posts: 225 Kudos: 225 Votes: 2 Registered: 01-May-2005	Sarry, yeah it is a glass top, thanx alot for the help, u have really made a difference in my decisions!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45
LITTLE_FISH *** Little Fish *** Master of Something Posts: 7303 Kudos: 1997 Votes: 670 Registered: 20-May-2005	You are very welcome. Hope you have fun with the light. Ingo Proud Member of the New Jersey Aquatic Gardeners Club
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45
jsparkman Hobbyist Posts: 129 Kudos: 101 Votes: 0 Registered: 14-Sep-2003	Have you checked Aquarium Hobbyist Supply (http://www.ahsupply.com/)? I've got several sets from them...if you don't mind a little do it yourself work. I've installed 5 sets, the latest was the 2 x 55w (6700K). Holds 2 21" compact fluorescent bulbs. The reflector they use really helps increase the light that goes into the tank. you can see them in use here: http://community.webshots.com/user/jimbo662 go to the South African cichlid album and check the photos at the end.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:45


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