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02-05-2008, 08:50 PM
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So what are you upgrading to? Are you getting it locally or are you getting it custom made?
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02-07-2008, 03:11 PM
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I'm setting up a 30g, but all I need to do is work out lighting. I'm trying to stay on a budget so I don't want to spend $400 on a mH setup (I have a DIY one that works nice but insurance doesn't cover a DIY fire so I'm not sure I want it running 24/7....) So once the lighting is solved the tank gets set up....Any suggestions?
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02-07-2008, 03:15 PM
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What are you planning to have it your tank? This is key in determining what type of lights you need. Also lights aren't on 24/7. 8-12 hours a day (depending on the lights) is fine.
Myka I'm still making room in my tank, but I'll be interested next time.
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02-07-2008, 04:07 PM
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If you are looking to not spend too much money, I would look at Odyssea fixtures. http://cgi.ebay.ca/VHO-24-380W-Metal...QQcmdZViewItem
There were lots of rumours of fires started by their magnetic ballasts a while back but from what I've read, thats what they were...rumours. Every story began with "a buddy of mine knew this guy" Also they have moved into electronic ballasts now. I admit they are low cost units, but there is a huge RC thread of users on them and overwhelmingly, the users are happy. You can find the thread right away under the RC lighting section...but I warn you, it's almost 200 pages long and it took me days to read the whole thing. Their ballasts are not super efficient so you don't get quite as bright a light at first, but you can replace the ballast anytime you find you have the cash in the future and the lights improve a ton. What I can say is that you will regret it if you go with too little light, so don't be afraid of a 250W MH. That's just my 2 cents though and i'm sure others will pipe up with their opinion...lol. Quote:
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