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• Aug 11, 2008

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I'm looking to get a new light fixture so I can have real plants in my 28gal bowfront and I was hoping for some input on brands/lights since I am clueless. I am debating between these two on Big Al's

All-Glass Fluorescent Twin Tube Strip Light- 24"

Coralife F/W T-5 Aqualight Double Strip Light-24"

but am open to suggestions! I would like to spend $60 or less.

Thanks!

 

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• Aug 11, 2008

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Try this instead, T5 HO will be a bit better for plant-growth. Only $5 over budget

http://www.bigalsonline.com/BigAlsU...urrentusanovaextreme242x24wt510000kfreshwater

 

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yes, defineately go for the t5. You can get a couple of the corallfe lights or the nova extreme.

 

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Riiz said:

Try this instead, T5 HO will be a bit better for plant-growth. Only $5 over budget

http://www.bigalsonline.com/BigAlsU...urrentusanovaextreme242x24wt510000kfreshwater

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I guess I can splurge with the extra $5 if you recommend it. :grinyes: Thanks for your help, I'll be ordering it within the week!

 

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Riiz said:

Try this instead, T5 HO will be a bit better for plant-growth. Only $5 over budget

http://www.bigalsonline.com/BigAlsU...urrentusanovaextreme242x24wt510000kfreshwater

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I actually price-matched it, so it came to about $50 which was under budget. :grinyes:

 

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good deal

 

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StarStruck8 said:

I actually price-matched it, so it came to about $50 which was under budget. :grinyes:

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What did you price match it with to get it for $50?

 

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Riiz said:

What did you price match it with to get it for $50?

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:huh: I'm wondering the same

 

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Nice, that's a good deal. I was about to ditch my current Coralife light (like the one above) but decided against it. However, I'm thinking of buying another one so I can be ~2.0wpg.

 

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• Aug 24, 2008

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Riiz said:

What did you price match it with to get it for $50?

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Sorry..I didn't realize there were replies! I found the light fixture for sale at PetMountain for $55, and with the 5% match discount from BigAl's it came to about $49.50. Browsing around helped my budget!