Back in the hobby after a little time off-
I'm upgrading a 100 gallon 18" h x 18"w x 72" L tank
I'll be adding a CO2 system (high Pressure) and am shooting for the 3 watt per gallon mark
But this is a big tank....... but I'm not sure that applies 100%
DIY hood so I'm looking to retro mount something into that or go topless.
Would like to spend around $300
Compact fluorescent lighting seems like the way to go and AH Supply (http://www.ahsupply.com/ ) seems to get good marks all over but I'm looking for alternatives.
3 55 watt kits (2 bulbs) = 330 watts = 66" = $195 w/o shipping or bulbs.
Bulbs going to be about $120 for 6 55 W
Anyone have any suggestions or alternate confg's that would complement this setup? or be more cost effective?
Thanks....
I'm upgrading a 100 gallon 18" h x 18"w x 72" L tank
I'll be adding a CO2 system (high Pressure) and am shooting for the 3 watt per gallon mark
But this is a big tank....... but I'm not sure that applies 100%
DIY hood so I'm looking to retro mount something into that or go topless.
Would like to spend around $300
Compact fluorescent lighting seems like the way to go and AH Supply (http://www.ahsupply.com/ ) seems to get good marks all over but I'm looking for alternatives.
3 55 watt kits (2 bulbs) = 330 watts = 66" = $195 w/o shipping or bulbs.
Bulbs going to be about $120 for 6 55 W
Anyone have any suggestions or alternate confg's that would complement this setup? or be more cost effective?
Thanks....