is this what I want / is it a good deal?

vsecret

vsecret

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SO i have been wanting to get a lighting system so I can have corals. I have a 55g. Is this a good deal?
Current USA 48" - 216 Watts - (2x54 Watt 10K Daylight + 2x54 Watt 460nm Actinic) for $239.99
+ $9.95 shipping
 
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shrimpy brains

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Not sure, but that sounds like compact flourescent lighting.
If you are wanting corals that demand good lighting, you need High Output T-5's with individual reflectors or Metal Halides.
 
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shrimpy brains

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If it is, then that is a good deal. I was not sure and stated so. Sorry for the mistake!
 
vsecret

vsecret

Member
That's okay! I didn't write that part, I just implied. So you think it's a good price? I'm nervous about making a large purchase if I could get something better for around the same price. I'm hoping not to go over $275ish if I don't have too. I know once I upgade a few years down the road I will have too.
 
vsecret

vsecret

Member
I checked out both. Craig's in Maine doesn't offer much, and the bay I only found 4 and I did not like them, and over priced for used! So i think I may get these lights :) thanks for the help!!
 
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yoshii

Guest
Originally Posted by vsecret
http:///forum/post/3280148
I checked out both. Craig's in Maine doesn't offer much, and the bay I only found 4 and I did not like them, and over priced for used! So i think I may get these lights :) thanks for the help!!
Good deal then! I've only seen those fixtures for around $280
 
ajroc31

ajroc31

Member
The real question is, how many power cords does it have? If two, one for lunars, one for all the bulbs, its not a good deal. If it has 3, well, you got yourself a deal!!!
 
rlablan

rlablan

Active Member
I had this fixture, as a starter on my very first tank. I liked it a lot but in soon found that i needed an upgrade. I did find that it was worth the money though. :)
 
vsecret

vsecret

Member
It says:
"Two independent circuits with 6 ft. grounded power cords independently control 10,000K Daylight lamps and 460nm Actinic Blue lamps. Moon White Lunar Lights operate on their own transformer, providing complete control of timing periods."
is that a good deal? two cords but they do not go to the moon lights
 
vsecret

vsecret

Member
So i just bought the lights and there was a 10% off discount and no tax and $6.99 shipping. so the total came out to $231.42! I think that is a great deal!!!!
 
flower

flower

Well-Known Member
Originally Posted by vsecret
http:///forum/post/3280208
So i just bought the lights and there was a 10% off discount and no tax and $6.99 shipping. so the total came out to $231.42! I think that is a great deal!!!!

I think you did great...be sure to post pictures of the new corals!
 
flower

flower

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Originally Posted by vsecret
http:///forum/post/3280221
Oh I will!!! I am sooo excited! Can I have any type of coral under these lights?

I don't know anything about T5s, I understand they are as good as MH lights, which I am familiar with. IF that is true then, YES.
 
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