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2ntha925
08-30-2005, 11:50 PM
Hey guys, gotta 29G saltwater with about 15 LBS of live rock and just got a hood on clearance for $5! I wanna get a power compact retrofit kit, but nothin' crazy. Just some live rock.Would you guys recommend this light: http://cgi.ebay.com/2-X-65-watt-Power-Compact-retro-kit-24-NEW-w-bulbs_W0QQitemZ7709930328QQcategoryZ46314QQssPageN ameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/24-Aqualight-Retrofit-Kit-130-Watts_W0QQitemZ7709047794QQcategoryZ46314QQssPageN ameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Do these just screw on to my hood? Thanks!
dakar
08-30-2005, 11:57 PM
What is your hood made of? If it's like a canopy you can just screw it right in and be all set. They will likely not fit into any of the plastic hoods, or if they do they put off a fair amount of heat, enough to likely melt any plastic.
2ntha925
08-31-2005, 01:17 AM
Yea its a wood canopy....... : ) ......u may have to copy and paste the links. Thanx!
dakar
08-31-2005, 09:39 AM
You should be all set then.... Just be certain when you mount them that they are good and secure. On a side note, it you can mount the ballast(s) outside (the back works well) you will avoild the possibility of them falling into the tank, additionally the heat they produce will disapate in the air not the tank.
2ntha925
08-31-2005, 09:05 PM
alright right on, prob go for the $79 no name then......my friend said he got the same style and worked good!
2ntha925
09-09-2005, 02:19 AM
I got the 2x65 watts with 10k daylight and 20k atinic they sent me. Is that good, and will work well for my live rock?
jerryc
09-09-2005, 06:48 AM
That will give you plenty to get started the lamp combo will be fine