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Old 03-13-2007, 11:19 AM   #1
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Hello everyone, I am thinking about upgrading my 50gal to a 72gal bowfront tank. Really the only thing that is stopping me from doing this right now is buying new lights. I am trying to find cheap good lights, (arn't we all) lol. I live in Canada but have access to a US Postal address. I was looking on ebay and found these lights i may be interested.

The tank demensions are 48L X 18W X 22H.
The tank with stand is 309.09 with tax

what do you think of these lights?
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130089537945&ssPageName=ADME:B:EF:CA:11

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Old 03-13-2007, 11:27 AM   #2
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Looks like a great light,.. but I know nothing about the MFG,.. if it is a quality fixture I'm sure it will do quite well for you.

One thing I might mention is that I don't personally like bow fronts,.. and using that light, for about the same tank cost,.. you could have a reef ready 120G which is my Fav size.

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the tank has a SRP of 799.99 my girlfriend works at the pet store and this is her discount on the aquarium.
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Old 03-13-2007, 12:54 PM   #4
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the tank has a SRP of 799.99 my girlfriend works at the pet store and this is her discount on the aquarium.
Yikes, that's expensive! Have you considered a regular 75 gallon aqauarium? It's easier to light since it's a rectangle and it goes for about $250 US.
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A 120G (24*24*48) that's reef ready goes for about $500 USD.

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Old 03-13-2007, 01:07 PM   #6
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and bowfronts have this optical magnifying effect that can be cool, but i found annoying.
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and bowfronts have this optical magnifying effect that can be cool, but i found annoying.
That's what I don't like about them too.

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Old 03-13-2007, 01:29 PM   #8
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the tank has a SRP of 799.99 my girlfriend works at the pet store and this is her discount on the aquarium.
Im with wiskey on this one... even with the exchange rate that seems steep. My girl and I just bought a custom 120 (24x24x48) with two drilled bulkheads and cover (no stand) for somewhere in the $300us range. (Too bad it is for her red ear slider and not for a reef!)

Actually, it is going to be a pretty rippin turtle tank...

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Old 03-13-2007, 06:11 PM   #9
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ok, here is a delema, I like the lights I previously posted but then thought that the tank is only 12" wide and the light is 15" wide. Any suggestions on searching for a light that is 48" X 12W?
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Old 03-13-2007, 06:13 PM   #10
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A 12" wide tank is hard to aquascape go bigger man.
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