Need help with my new lighting fixture

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  1. AquariumFanatic

    AquariumFanatic Astrea Snail

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    So, I recently got a 75 gallon aquarium off craigslist and it came with this fancy light I really have no idea about. I am used to having just the one basic fluorescent light on the tank from my last fixture on my 55 gallon tank. Anyways, I have just one painted turtle in this aquarium and I am looking to use this new fixture (see pics I have no idea which model it is), but the catch is I need to order all new bulbs and mounting feet for it to work.

    All I know about the fixture is it made by the brand Current. It came with 3 out of four mounting feet which look exactly like this(which I am going to order so I have four feet to setup on the tank. Which means it’s one of these models according to the description?
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    Outer Orbit Models 1040 - 1044, 1070 - 1079
    Sundial T5HO Models 1150 - 1153
    Nova Extreme Models 1120 - 1122, 1124-1129, 1136-1138

    On and by the way this is a 48" long fixture.

    Anyways all of the lights are out so along with replacing the feet I would need to replace the bulbs. Here is the info I found. Sunpark Electronic Hid Ballat NO: 120-MH150, 120V0 50/60Hz. Lamp type metal halide 150 watt. The long light fixtures, the ones on the outside not the center read: Current T5HO 54w Actinic 03 and the second fixture in the row reads Current T5HO 54w 460nm actinic. I assume that both bulbs are the same kind of lighting-t5HO then?

    As far as the square looking lights in the center I have no idea. Please help me find what kind of bulb I would need to replace those. I like to order from pet mountain so my question is under the T5HO Aquarium Bulb category can I pick any one that fits at 48" fixture and it will be safe to use?

    I also have a Pets Supply Plus and Petsmart nearby if that would be any cheaper (I notice I have to pay an additional $1.99 shipping fee for the bulbs). I have no idea honestly and don't really know if investing another $50-$60 into getting the fixture to work is worth it. I really have NO experience in nice light fixtures. All I want are some cool lights to light up my turtle's freshwater tank. I REALLY appreciate your help!
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  3. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    If you're only going to keep a turtle in that tank, your best bet is to re-sell the light fixture. That's a reef tank light; the bulbs are not cheap, and neither is the electric bill for using it. Also, your turtle won't care less- it doesn't need it. You can get alternate bulbs for your standard hood-- a Repti-Sun 2.0 would be better than reef lighting.
     
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  4. salt4me

    salt4me Skunk Shrimp

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    +1 sell that light and use the money to buy another designed for reptiles. Plus you have money left over.
     
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    kornaco40B Spaghetti Worm

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    Sell, sell, sell...
     
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  7. AquariumFanatic

    AquariumFanatic Astrea Snail

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    Thanks everyone, I'll go ahead and sell the fixture. What would a fair asking price be?
     
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    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Ask for $250 to $300
     
  10. AquariumFanatic

    AquariumFanatic Astrea Snail

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    Sounds good to me. Thanks for the appraisal!
     
  11. twoifbysee

    twoifbysee Astrea Snail

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    yea that light is definately overkill not unless you wanna cook that tortoise lol
     
  12. AquariumFanatic

    AquariumFanatic Astrea Snail

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    *turtle* Yeah, I'm glad I have you guys to keep me in line.;)