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Old 10-27-2007, 05:56 PM
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I have a 30" tank (37gal tall) that I want to replace the hood and the lighting. Currently the hood doesn't match the stand and doesn't look good at all. I currently have MH and actinics but would consider a different setup. I do like the MH shimmer though. I have been looking for a couple of months off and on and haven't found a good choice. Not a big fan of the retrofitted look but may be the only option.

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30" length
MH
In a new hood would be great
Would consider T5s, no pc's

I currently have a mix of leathers and anemone but want to expand to sps

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Old 10-27-2007, 08:16 PM
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Default Re: In Search of new lighting and hood

Well there is some good news and some bad news.the good news is if you use retro t-5 you wont be able to see it under the canopy.The bad news is they dont come in 30 inch,you would have to use 24 inch.But if you put them in the canopy 2 to the left and 2 to right it will work.As for width you may only be able to get 4 buls under the canopy.That would mean you would need T-5 vho for 160 watts or 5.33 watts per gallon which is good.Check out the Ice Cap units on this link.
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