Name this light!

[srothenberg]

I bought a used tank setup and it included this light. It's made by Current USA but the owner didn't have the documentation on it. It is 48" long and has 4 lunar lights you can't see. Here are some pics (sorry, iPhone pics). Also, what type of bulbs does it use? I plan on replacing them.
Thanks,
Steve

 

[bigarn]

looks like PC lighting.

 

[veni vidi vici]

That is a Power Compact Light fixture.Looks Like a Current

 

[mr_x]

yup..current outer orbit power compact.

 

[srothenberg]

The 4 big bulbs are 65 watts each. Will this light support a 75 gallon reef tank?

 

[bigarn]

Originally Posted by srothenberg
http:///forum/post/2742865
The 4 big bulbs are 65 watts each. Will this light support a 75 gallon reef tank?
it would depend on what kind of corals you want to keep.

 

[jonp]

If you're going to replace them, make sure you pull them out of the socket and check to see if they are square pin or straight pin. I have 4x65 watts over my 90 but only plan on growing softies right now.

 

[srothenberg]

I take it I can't put 96w bulbs in instead? That would instantly up my wattage.

 

[mr_x]

no. you need the correct ballast to fire the bulbs.

 

[srothenberg]

I'll stick with what I've got. Bulbs are $28 a piece from what I've seen so far.

 

[scsinet]

Be sure to research T5 systems, as the long term investment may make more sense.
At $28 and replacement every 6 months, you are looking at $250 worth of lamps per year. T5s only need to be replaced every 2 years. A 6x54w system would cost you $180 every 2 years (or $90 per year...), and would let you keep most things in a 75g reef. After 4 years, you'll have saved $360, more than enough to purchase the fixture.