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Lighting Question
Hi Bob:
Hope
all is well. I recently had one of my ballasts go out in my Oceanic
strip lights (2 30" fluorescent, using 2 'NO' 24" bulbs each). I was
thinking of buying the oceanic replacement that uses the HO single bulb
compact lighting. I currently have a fish only tank with about 5-6 2-4
lbs pieces of live rock.
The question is do I spend double the money
for these new lights (around $140 for both) or do I go the cheap way and
just replace the with regular dual 'NO' fluorescent lights (probably
$60-80)? Is it worth the upgrade? (e.g. brighter, better for the live
rock etc...)
<A good question... comes down to a consideration of
really cost now vs. costs in the longer run and function/looks... The
better lighting is better... and seemingly more costly... but will save
you money in not so much time... in real electrical costs (versus useful
light production) and replacement lamps/fixtures... Looks-wise and
function wise the upgrade is definitely worth the small initial
investment difference... I would upgrade>
As always thanks for your
advice.
Chris Goldenstein
<Be chatting my friend. Bob Fenner>
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