smart lights

frlejo · 05-19-2001, 05:52 PM

I am using flourescents now, am thinkin of upgrading to a 96 scart light. Any ideas or places with some good prices? Going 4 $125
locally. thanks

Doug1 · 05-19-2001, 11:05 PM

check out www.ahsupply.com I think you can get more lite for your money, then again if the tanks big enuff for a 96watt light setip I would look at VHO

FishDaddy · 05-20-2001, 07:59 AM

Hi Fred,
What is the tank setup you are considering putting the lights on? These type lights are useful for illuminating FOWLR tanks or very small reefs but lack the versatility for most reef setups. AGA also makes a PC striplight for these applications. Doug's reference to AH Supply is a good one. Another possibility is an Ice Cap electronic ballast which will drive either PC's or VHO lighting.
With lighting, much depends on what you have in your tank and where you want to go with it.
HTH
Dick

wagnutz69 · 05-20-2001, 09:17 PM

IMO i'd go with VHO, or another type of lighting if i were u....I have some of these "smartlights" on my tank.....and it seems as if my NO actually put out more light then the SL do. I am not at all pleased with them...and am looking to get rid of them soon (whenever I come up with enough money to upgrade to MH). I don't believe they are half as good as they claim to be. HTH.

WAGZ