Aquagiant help

[Pufferfreak]

I wish I had known this problem in advance or I wouldn't have purchased it. It was exactly what I was looking for as far as looks but I'm starting to think I made a huge mistake.

I bought the tank used so I doubt there will be any warranty. It will be difficult to bring the canopy to the store as I live 2 hours away. I called last night and the person I need to speak with is out of town for the next 3 weeks.

Thanks for moving the thread for me Doug.

[Funky_Fish14]

At least try to get the lights exchanged if they are only weeks old!

[Pufferfreak]

I have been bringing the lights back for refunds, the last one was $34, crazy price for a light. I can't get more at that store as I did it twice already. The other chain in Red Deer don't have any in the size I need so now I have to check out Calgary on the weekend. Then I'll have to see what's going on with the fixture but the lighting area is so darn hard to access....big tank, little person, lol.

Could condensation from the water be making the bulbs burn out as they are getting wet? Could that be a possibility?

[Miso]

Where are you getting your lights from? When I bought mine, I was told you had to buy their "brand" of bulbs, I'm thinking because they're manufactured in China.

You should also try to match the wattages when you go to Aquagiant. Bring in the original ones or tell them which canopy you have and they should be able to find you a replacement one.

I was told they would burn out if you don't use the ones they supply, hope that helps.

[Pufferfreak]

Hi Miso,
I've been getting the bulbs from Pet Smart and they burned out either immediately or in less than a week. Well, that changes things if I have to buy their brand of lights. Weird though as one would think the canopy would be universal. The lights on their website are super cheap compared to other pet stores. Looks like I'll be heading up to Edmonton this weekend to get some lights. Fortunately, the person I purchase the tank from has spare lights that she's holding on for me. I'll get those and maybe more from the store.

Thanks so much for that information. I'll be calling them tomorrow to find out what store will have the proper bulbs as I also need a new plexi glass.

I attached a picture of the style I have as well as the filter system.

[prodogg02]

i use gesman bulbs in mt aquagiant 48 x2x54 t5ho fixture from there and its as good as my hagen glo t5ho which also has gesman i know they dont compare to the high end but they work good on my 75 gallon i only hav zoos and mush for coral i hav the aquagiant 10000k white bulbs in as well for 3 month with no issuses.

[Pufferfreak]

Hi prodogg02,
Did you all those bulbs from Aquagiant?