Mannnnnn I think my lights just went bad

[VdubbChubb]

I came home from work and when I tried to turn on my light it took out my two 10k bulbs at the same time. One of my plugs is putting out 180 v!!! Is this normal???

 

[VdubbChubb]

Btw it only shoots up that high if there is a bulb connected on the other end......

 

[rogergolf66]

Not sure what u had but I have a 2 bulb t5 fixture 48inches with new bulbs in it u can have for $40 if u need something to get u through

 

[VdubbChubb]

Thx man luckily I have no livestock yet. It's a 90 so if I have to buy a new one I need at least a 4 bulb. Def appreciate the help tho!!!

 

[VdubbChubb]

What is a descent t5 fixture 48" that is not that expensive. It will be FOWLR.

 

[stupidgoodness]

The fishneedit fixtures are having a clearance sale right now. 50% off but all sales are final so there is not really any warranty

 

[VdubbChubb]

Is that local or online???

 

[stupidgoodness]

I ordered online, shipping was only 20 $ I think so it ended up being about 80$ for a 36" 4 bulb fixture.

 

[rogergolf66]

I ordered online, shipping was only 20 $ I think so it ended up being about 80$ for a 36" 4 bulb fixture.

Has individual reflectors for each bulb? If so great deal.

 

[stupidgoodness]

They are not individual. Its one reflector that is contoured to the bulbs.

 

[rogergolf66]

R u going to keep coral?

 

[VdubbChubb]

I'm not gonna keep coral but I'm almost debating about paying full price so I get the 6 month FULL warrantee. Just don't know much about them. They don't have fans either so I don't want something that is gonna put me back where I started with temp. I'm gonna try n do so e research about them!

 

[installman]

I'm not gonna keep coral but I'm almost debating about paying full price so I get the 6 month FULL warrantee. Just don't know much about them. They don't have fans either so I don't want something that is gonna put me back where I started with temp. I'm gonna try n do so e research about them!

If you are not going to keep coral then the 2 bulb that roger has might be enough light depending on how bright you want the tank.

 

[rogergolf66]

I'm not gonna keep coral but I'm almost debating about paying full price so I get the 6 month FULL warrantee. Just don't know much about them. They don't have fans either so I don't want something that is gonna put me back where I started with temp. I'm gonna try n do so e research about them!

No fans no individual reflectors. I do t recommend it. If the bulbs run hot they will not put out as much par and it will shorten the life of the bulbs and ballast. Just remember u get what u pay for. U can get a nice 4 bulb used fixture for similar price range just keep ur eye out on forums. Good luck jmo

 

[VdubbChubb]

If you guys think two bulb is enough for the 90 with no corral I would love to buy roger fixture.

 

[installman]

If you guys think two bulb is enough for the 90 with no corral I would love to buy roger fixture.

If you don't plan on corals then 2 bulbs will be bright enough to see the fish for sure lol. Not trying to push you to buy Rogers fixture, but for $40 you can use it to light the tank until someday you decide to try some corals(happens to almost everyone eventually lol)

 

[rogergolf66]

If you guys think two bulb is enough for the 90 with no corral I would love to buy roger fixture.

Where r u located

 

[VdubbChubb]

I'm in tampa roger

 

[VdubbChubb]

In carrollwood area

 

[rogergolf66]

I'm not fair from u if u want it. I'm at 41 and 52.