http://www.brite-lite.com/CdnShop/Publish/cat105.htm

55W $15.95 6400K

And if someone got the Workhorse ballast there for $55, you'll just need end caps and bulb clips. Then you'll need to get handy and make a canopy, with some reflective aluminum flashing (can be had for cheap from Rona, or my garage...)

Canadian Man made an awesome hood for my nano awhile back, and would also have some good ideas. Wish I kept a picture of that.

does anyone have detailed instructions and pics on making this sort of canopy and system? and is brite-lite in calgary?

Wow- this is an exciting thread! I most certainly am taking notes for when I get another tank. :mrgreen:

anyone have a used workhorse ballest for sale??

Can't beat that. I think I'll give those a try on my sump.

On my 10g, I have 2 28w 50/50 pcs on a WH3 and I think the set up was about $100.. $60 and you will most likely be looking at an ugly tank.. unless it's a really tiny nano.

Does BriteLight sell the WH ballasts too? I couldn't find them on their web site... maybe I'm blind :)

Walter

Hey Walter! How've you been?
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Someone mentioned they picked up a WH5 from there, I think. It might be a good idea to call - I did for the PC bulbs, and I got a very helpful person (lady). Maybe that had something to do with it... :biggrin:

AJ_ you're such a big flirt! LOL :lol: :mrgreen:

:mrgreen:
I'm just a people person!

But it does help to call, this gal knew her stuff like nobody's business, and told me about 3 temps of the 1 bulb they listed on the website. So there may be more than meets the eye with that place.