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FishHunter8
03-02-2003, 9:20 PM
Hey peoples,
I dont think i have been on this forumn since late summer early fall due to no ISP. Anyways i am looking at upgrading the lighting fixtures on my 87g and was thinking either metal halides or power compacts. Now i no around here they are a bit harder to find and quite a bit more expensive. I was wondering if anybody knows a website in canada where i could order some of these. Also for those of you that live around calgary, i am going there for a visit next week and was wondering if anyone knows any places there. Any info appriciated, tanks guys!
NJ Devils Fan
03-03-2003, 6:37 AM
You should do what I did, just go to home depot and get 2 ballasts there that hold 2 bulbs each. Very cheap and effective.
Dabbler II
03-03-2003, 10:08 AM
Hey FishHunter8;
There is a place called Brite-lite.com they are a lighting place in Calgary. They also do mail order, I got a Workhorse 5 balast and 2- 55watt (6400K) power compact flor. bulbs for $90.00 cdn. You have to put it together your-self but I can walk you through it.
The bulb are PLL 55W
Here is a link to Brite-Lite (http://www.brite-lite.com/Onlinestores.htm) Check it out
FishHunter8
03-03-2003, 4:17 PM
Thanks alot! that site looks pretty good and i think i might have to order from them. I looked at home depot and they didwnt have anything powerful enough that was cheap. I am trying to get some good lights for a planted tank. I will let you know how i do.
I remember you! Good to see you back.:cool:
NJ Devils Fan
03-03-2003, 6:31 PM
How powerful are you looking for? You can easily put 2 ballasts with 2 bulbs each on that tank for 160 watts, almost 2 watts per gallon.
I currently have a dual 48" light strip on my 55 gallon. I am thinking about getting a 100 gallon (60"L x 18"deep). I've never seen 60" fluorescent bulbs before, so is my only option a dual 48" strip on the 60" tank, or is there something I haven't considered?
NJ Devils Fan
03-03-2003, 7:21 PM
Heady, just go to Home Depot. They have ballasts of all sizes. They have ones 1-7 feet.(7 is the biggest I remember seeing) You can go there can get 2-3 ballasts with 2 bulbs in each.
FishHunter8
03-03-2003, 10:00 PM
Well right now i have the 2 20 dollar 4x40 watt lights from home depot. I am trying to get 3-4.5 wpg. Thanks for the warm welcome back.