New lights with problem

[boadyboom]

I just got the customsealife PC lights 2x10k and 2x Ultra actinics 65w with the moonlights and the fan makes alot of noise. Has anyone else had this problem and should i attempt to fix it myself or take it back? The lfs is bout 45 minutes away so hopefully its an easy fix here. Is this a decent light set up?

 

[boadyboom]

just to clarify the noise sounds like the fan is rubbing or something and only starts after about 10 minutes of being on.... 2nd question i have some hermit crabs in my tank and 2 of em seem to fight like they are attacking each other. do they fight? i keep hearing a ticking sound and I look over and its the same 2 crabs,

 

[gregvabch]

it's possible that something inside your light housing is touching/ up against the fan. or it could be faulty. i would suggest calling them first before you take it back to them since they're so far away. do you have extra shells for the hermit crabs? maybe one has a shell that the other one wants. you can buy extra shells off of this website, or a good place to find them for fairly cheap is, i know this sounds gay, but a craft store like michaels. i guess peole use them to make "things", but they sell them in bags, all different kinds, and they're pretty cheap.

 

[boadyboom]

bump

 

[stapler]

You should go purchase some shells like gregvabch said. One of the hermits probably wants the others shell...and one of them will probably end up being a meal soon. I had about 10 red legged hermits...now down to about 6. I realize that I need some empty shells...but havent got around to it yet.
Just part of nature!
As for the fan...I would give them a call first(whoever you bought the fan from). If worst comes to worst, and the fan is broken...you can go to radioshack and buy a new one for a few bucks. Just might be a problem installing it, but its an idea.
HTH
stapler

 

[boadyboom]

thnks for the info --- ya i added some more shells but was just wondering if anyone else had this problem with there power compact lights. What type of corals can i get with this set up?