Which Light

[Kyle]

I'm looking at two lights on the Dr Fosters and Smith website for my 10 gallon

First (https://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=11418&prodid=21887&catid=3) 20" compact lights, 1 Lunar Light, 40 watts, $71.99

Second (https://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=16770&prodid=34676&catid=3) 20" t5 lights, 40 watts, no lunar light, regular price $64.99 on sale now for $48.69

[ILuvMyGoldBarb]

Definitely go with the T5 lights. You get a longer life out of the bulbs and you get way more PAR out of them then the PC lights.

[korith]

Just a comment about the compact fluorescent lights, they are dang pricy! Especially when compared to the t5's Only reason I got the compact light fixture for my 55g was I got it at a real bargain bulbs included, else I would have easily gone with something else.

Anyhow factor in the costs of replacement bulbs when figuring out what fixture to go with. Some are more affordable than others.

[cocoa_pleco]

go for the T5's

[AABatteries]

T5 all the way. I also got a PC fixture just because of the price. A $150 fixture for $85.

[Kyle]

Just ordered the T5's and a glass top should be here in about 2 weeks since they are backordered :scry:

[Kyle]

Ok not waiting over a month for my light so I'm back on the market would This (http://cgi.ebay.com/AQUARIUM-LIGHT-24-REEF-ODYSSEA-130WT-POWER-COMPACT-U6_W0QQitemZ270363345422QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Defa ultDomain_0?hash=item270363345422&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50) be over kill, anyone see a problem with it hanging over the ends of my tank a bit? Or I just found This (http://cgi.ebay.com/24-T5-HO-Aquarium-Cichlid-Light-48W-Odyssea-2x24W-New_W0QQitemZ300305380839QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Def aultDomain_0?hash=item300305380839&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50) and I'm wondering why its so cheap..

[cocoa_pleco]

IMO 130w is overkill, the T5 is better. theyre cheap because odyssea is a brand that mass-manufacters and doesnt use high quality parts. the ballast on my odyssea halide blew within a couple months, but their PC's and T5's are alot better

[Kyle]

so an Odyssea t5 would be fine? I'm just having a hard time finding t5's in a 20/18" form for my 10 gallon but I'm finding a ton of compacts. Now 24" t5's are easy to find should I just get one of those and let it hang over?

[cocoa_pleco]

its fine hanging over

[Kyle]

Maybe I should get a 20 or 29 gallon and use the 10g as a sump so I can fit the bigger light haha

[cocoa_pleco]

lol that works too

[Kyle]

Of course I say this and find This (http://columbus.craigslist.org/for/1108612243.html) why me lol

[CAF]

because you are a reefer addict... I mean that in a kind and cruel way...

::Wanders away singing to his corals, gets distracted by his Mantis shrimp and starts drooling::

[Kyle]

But I just downgraded from my 55g saltwater lol but then again I am sell my 135g for $450... hmm, wait no talk me out of it!

[CAF]

:: still drooling, eyes glazed:: yes Master, yes Mistress your guppies are coming forthwith... as soon as I ca... yes right way... ::wanders towards the freshwater tanks with a brine net in hand...::

Come one, if the is a horizontal space in your house and you DONT have a tank or three occupying the space... we can always sell body parts... we NEED those tanks... anyone need a kidney?

[Kyle]

I Give Up (http://columbus.craigslist.org/for/1094671738.html) I refuse to look at craigslist anymore

[Algenco]

I Give Up (http://columbus.craigslist.org/for/1094671738.html) I refuse to look at craigslist anymore


you know you must have it, resistance is futile :18: