Pc lights

terrance

terrance

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I was thinking of buying some pc lights (2 55watt bulbs) and i was wondering if i needed a fan for it, and how long will they last me. I currently have a 40 gallon tank with regular flourescent lights and i wanted to start getting into soft corals. Will this light be sufficient for me? I dont have that much money so the pc's are all that i can afford. Also, i heard that you have to buy a new fixture about every year or so? Is this correct? Any help would be appreciated.
 
skirrby

skirrby

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you dont need a new fixture.. just new bulbs.. and yeah every year you will need to change them
 
cprdnick

cprdnick

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How is your canopy designed? I don' t have a canopy , my pc's are just suspended on stilts above the tank and they keep my aquarium at 81 degrees during the day with my heater plugged in. If you have an enclosed canopy, with no back, you MIGHT have to add fans, but chances are they won't get hot enough to add severe heat to your aquarium. Of course each persons aquarium has different factors controlling heat. Where it's (the tank) placed, what kind of canopy, how far off the water, how long the light will be run during the day. It all really depends, I would say just put them on and monitor their effect on the aquariums temperature. During the summer, you may have to have the fans no matter what, but you never know until you try.
Clint
 
dcel22

dcel22

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If you are interested I just ordered 2 ballasts and 2 50/50 bulbs. They cost me $63. I will sell them to you for the same $63 plus shipping. They haven't even showed up yet, I just found out a friend has some that I can use. Anyway if you are interested let me know, my email is.......[/email]
 
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