lighting question

Frizz · 01/17/2019, 07:23 PM

I need to upgrade my lighting & am on a very strict budget. I was looking at one of these that is on sale through Foster & Smith but the stuff says that it can only be used over a covered tank. Mine is not covered & I have no canopy. Is there anything cheap/ easy that could be done to make this lighting practical? My other options are to replace the bulbs in my T-5 set up but one of the ballasts is not working so only 4 out of 6 bulbs can be used. Or see if I can trade some equipment for something that would be servicable? What are your suggestions? Tank is a 125, 48' long with live rock & softies.
Thanks in advance

https://www.drsfostersmith.com/produ...m?pcatid=34949

bluerrpilot · 01/18/2019, 08:47 AM

I would call Discount Aquariums in Tempe. He has several Current Orbit Marines

01/17/2019, 07:23 PM	#1
Frizz Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Phoenix,Az Posts: 1,310	lighting question I need to upgrade my lighting & am on a very strict budget. I was looking at one of these that is on sale through Foster & Smith but the stuff says that it can only be used over a covered tank. Mine is not covered & I have no canopy. Is there anything cheap/ easy that could be done to make this lighting practical? My other options are to replace the bulbs in my T-5 set up but one of the ballasts is not working so only 4 out of 6 bulbs can be used. Or see if I can trade some equipment for something that would be servicable? What are your suggestions? Tank is a 125, 48' long with live rock & softies. Thanks in advance https://www.drsfostersmith.com/produ...m?pcatid=34949 __________________ "Beware the lolipop of mediocrity. Lick it once and you suck forever." Current Tank Info: 125 gallon

01/18/2019, 08:47 AM	#2
bluerrpilot Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Avondale, Arizona Posts: 75	I would call Discount Aquariums in Tempe. He has several Current Orbit Marines