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[Bk718]

Hmm not sure what this is about but here they have Tek light 36" 8 bulb for $329
http://www.petsolutions.com/36-Tek-Light-T-5-Lighting+I70800669.aspx

(btw bulbs are not included)

 

[Teeds404]

BK can you give me the link to that light?

 

[Teeds404]

The first one you put I wanted to look at the fixtures.

 

[Bk718]

http://www.innovativelights.com/ss-960020.html
$513 for just one 36" with 6 bulbs lol

 

[WaywardSon]

okay well i found a light strip that will be perfect for the tank but not sure on your look at the cost..

Lighting is Tek-light T5 (one of the best)
For your tank you would get two (2) 3ft 6 lamp (39w) for $349

http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/prod/241219/product.web?gdftrk=xh23lc0p/7HDy~g3JgKLc5xJl0ICu72IsraGbO0Ibub2A9XXPpuV2Kl6vYlRAfT9xFWFhIjCv42GHlfOjqqTrajdmxEyBU7o0wD5wZzFPdDuxP2q8KHvJFAJOLb4dhyZetq8NvhVNiSqxJ2uUh5k6iyNxWrQw3/p0Y6Si73cnItQOFNPRa7M~FnZ~bZ9yBSfd3nRkT0WpM8hAuUhvtfLOXcAYAh5VUst2OM8zcqI9cmuQDkXnHJvq3mJst00RbLkv~UjM~4nQd1oD3C2xvpS7A__

Do I need to leg these or set them right on the versa?? BWGAF

 

[12 Volt Man]

if you are having trouble fitting possible lights onto the tank with the canopy, you could always skip the canopy and just have the cherry stand. it still looks amazing and you don't have to possibly sacrifice lighting because of the canopy.

as far as WPG go, I wouldn't worry too much about it. In my experience with planted tanks that I have maintained over the years, as long as you have good lighting with good coverage and depth penetration, and you are using good fertilizer/substrate, the WPG rule is not really an issue.

eg. I have grown amazon swords the size of basketballs (that filled an entire 35 gallon) simply with two hagen powerglo standard flourescent strip lights (at only 40W total). However, I was putting root tabs in every other week as well as adding seachem fertilizer each week and they grew like mad.

and they are a higher light plant..

 

[Bk718]

Do I need to leg these or set them right on the versa?? BWGAF

4get that light strip lol cost is 2 high

 

[Bk718]

Coy t-5 is really becoming a headache for the tank. Its hard to find the desired wattage/size for the right $.
Though also fans would be needed in the canopy to get the heat out no matter what lighting you choose.

Theres another option but it might sound silly

Getting 6 of the 36" 2x39w t-5 strips for $82/each = $492 giving 468w over your tank

(i mean they do sell 4x39w strips but they come with actinic and will cost you $$ to replace bulbs)

 

[WaywardSon]

if you are having trouble fitting possible lights onto the tank with the canopy, you could always skip the canopy and just have the cherry stand. it still looks amazing and you don't have to possibly sacrifice lighting because of the canopy.

I was thinking the same thing 12 Volt - the Coralife fixtures look good by themselves (not as good as the cherry canopy I know). What if we back off the cherry stand (dress it down) and go with a less "elegant" stand? Just a thought!

All of this is just thinking out loud - still looking for the cherry, etc. No reason we shouldn't be able to find fixtures to fit inside the canopy.
Can they be set on the versa without mounting legs is the question???

 

[Bk718]

you can place them on the glass which you will have between canopy/tank