Lighting question

[kaylafish]

Right now I have a 135 wat compact light for a 55 gallon tank. Is there anything I can add to my light to get more watts in my tank for a LTA

 

[kaylafish]

if I added another compact light would that be enough?

 

[thomas712]

Another 135 would be much better, at least as far as a bubble tip goes.
Look around though, it might be more cost effective if you sold your 135 and purchased 380 of VHO.
How much for say a 135 PC lighting. vs. New 380 watt of VHO?
Up to you.
Thomas

 

[kaylafish]

How much are 380 VHO and were is a good place to get one

 

[thomas712]

Possible options depending on size and what you may like.
This first one is 380 watts
36" 4 Lamp VHO Retrofit Kit (w/ ARO Model 4L ballast)
Bulb1: URI Super Actinic VHO #10-30-03-V (+$19.00)
Bulb2: URI Actinic White 50/50 VHO #12-30-ATW-V (+$16.50)
Bulb3: URI Super Actinic VHO #10-30-03-V (+$19.00)
Bulb4: URI Actinic White 50/50 VHO #12-30-ATW-V (+$16.50)
Total without shipping. 236.00
The next two are both 440 watts.
The 46.5" VHO retrofit kit. (w/ARO Model 4L ballast)
Bulb1: URI Super Actinic VHO(+$20.00)
Bulb2: URI Actinic White 50/50 VHO(+$23.50)
Bulb3: URI Super Actinic VHO(+$20.00)
Bulb4: URI Actinic White 50/50 VHO(+$23.50)
Total without shipping 256.00
48" 4 Lamp VHO Retrofit Kit (w/ ARO Model 4L ballast)
Bulb1: URI Super Actinic VHO (+$20.95)
Bulb2: URI Actinic White 50/50 VHO(+$23.95)
Bulb3: URI Super Actinic VHO (+$20.95)
Bulb4: URI Actinic White 50/50 VHO(+$23.95)
Total without shipping 258.80
None of these are for fancy dual timers or moonlights, The 4 bulbs are either on or off all at one time.
But these are options.
Sorry can't post links to site