lighting prices

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by stemanc, Jun 9, 2009.

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  1. stemanc

    stemanc Feather Duster

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    hi all, just a quick question for u all, how much did u spend on lighting for your reef aquarium?

    steve;D
     
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  2. Peredhil

    Peredhil Giant Squid

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    If I remember, it was about $380 or so US Dollars. To save money, I'm using the default bulbs for the first nine months.
     
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  3. IHAVEMTS

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  4. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    I paid $329.00(shipped) for a 48" (2) 250w MH (2) 96w PC with 6 lunar lights and legs and hanging kit. Luna
     
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  5. bwalker9801

    bwalker9801 Zoanthid

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    Why not start a poll?
     
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  6. stemanc

    stemanc Feather Duster

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    they are nice ive been pricing up some lights, and been quoted £528 for bulbs ballasts and reflectors dont no if its a good price sounds a bit expensive but i dont no much about lighting at this moment could any1 help

    steve
     
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  7. stemanc

    stemanc Feather Duster

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    my tank is 60"x24"x24" around 125gals, it will be a reef, but very confused on lighting at this mo lol
     
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  8. coldshot

    coldshot Blue Ringed Angel

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    I have a 6 bulb T-5 unit on a 55 gal tank I paid 229.99 free shipping
     
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  9. rewris

    rewris Skunk Shrimp

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    I got a 48" T-5 Tek fixture + blubs (2x blue, 2x white) on suggestion of Pharmrjohn, I love it. It cost $360, somewhere around there. I'm probably going to ride it out for as long as I can. When I get my big tank together I'll probably move to MH Pendulums.
     
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  10. bwalker9801

    bwalker9801 Zoanthid

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    A little off topic but how do you like your lights coldshot?
     
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