is this a good deal?

[Linda S]

http://www.directaquarium.com/Current-USA-2X54W-48-in-p/10474.htm

is it all I need?
there are accessories listed, I have the timer, do I need the other accessorie?
thanks,
linda

 

[severum mama]

Looks like a good deal.

Current USA's products come with the bulbs and mounting legs. That fixture will be ready to roll out of the box. You can use whatever timer you want, it doesn't have to be the one the site recommends. The hanging kit is an optional accessory for people that want to hang the light from the ceiling.

 

[Linda S]

ok thanks =)

 

[Arakkis]

it's nice but remember this current USA has wierd bulbs that don't quite fit any other brand of bulb into it.. so stock up on bulbs

 

[tolawdjk]

One thought, depending on your timer, you might need two. That description reads as it has two ballasts, so I'm thinking two cords as well? Someone with more experience on that particular model will know for certain.

 

[jpappy789]

I think that just means the ballast is rated for the 2x 54w (so 108w) bulbs together. Judging by this pic there is only one cord.

http://www.marineandreef.com/Nova_Extreme_T5_Aquarium_Lighting_Current_USA_p/rcu01129.htm

 

[Slappy*McFish]

I have that same fixture. Mine has one cord for the lights and one cord for the fan. Any brand of T5HO bulb works with it just fine. (ATI, Current USA, Giesemann, Hagen, Coralife, Zoomed, etc, etc.)

The newer fixtures may have just one cord, however.
This is a better deal for this light and the shipping is free: http://www.petmountain.com/show_pro...gle&utm_medium=datafeed&utm_term=11442-512774

 

[Slappy*McFish]

DP

 

[Linda S]

Thanks, yes it looks good, I'll be buying at the end of the month.

 

[dundadundun]

i believe mine is the "newer model". (it's not that new) it has 1 cord, 1 switch and no fans. it's the 36" model if that matters at all.