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humpit_ags2006
06-17-2003, 09:10 PM
i just bought a 5g bowfront from wallmart. the lighting in it sucked so i bought a halogen light package it has 3x10w lights. it is heating up my tank. should i buy cpu fans from radio shack. PLEASE HELP.
RazerCorals
06-18-2003, 12:02 AM
You shouldn't be using regular light bulbs as they get really hot. You should have stayed with the NO they gave you.
Irisservice
06-18-2003, 12:50 AM
use one or two of these lamp and you'll be ok
http://www.esuweb.com/new_site/ccc_mini
10 WATT - MINI COMPACT FLUORESCENT - 50/50
http://www.esuweb.com/new_site/images/54110-Mini-50-50.gif
TheOmniComet
07-16-2003, 12:44 AM
I love it :D I can use the fixture that came with the hex & its 50/50!!! :shock:
Also this gives me over 6 WPG so my xenia love it.
First is a pic of the 50/50 10w<note this pic is from may just LR at this point>
Second pic is a 6500K scew in 16W
Irisservice
07-16-2003, 12:47 AM
Looks great!!! Nice color.
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