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Re: empty 125 gal tank in my bedroom and I can hardly stand it!
Jeromy Shepherd wrote:
>I have a empty 125 gal tank in my bedroom and I can hardly stand it!
>
>My problem is setting up the lighting system. I have discovered a 4 bulb T8
>electronic ballast for $36 but I am unable to find 36" T8 plant bulbs (wide
>spectrum or otherwise). Has anybody used a system similar to this? If so what
>brand and model number of lights did you use? If anybody has a successful 125
>gal planted tank I would love to hear about! Please email me directly so I
>can chat with you. p.s. THIS PROJECT IS THE MOST AMBITIOUS I HAVE EVER
>TRIED!
Use 48" T8 bulbs. You can get them for $2.00 at home depot. The 24" inch
T8's that I use on my 29 gallon cost $10.00. Next time I light a tank, it's
going to use the high volume cheap bulbs.
Paul