T5 lights for a 46 inch bowfront

[maria]

I've been reading alot about lights, I know I need a 36" T5 HO, fixture with 4 bulbs.

I looked at Catalina aquariums Solar T5 but that is running $375, Drs.Foster and Smith has one on sale...
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/p ... atid=12772

and there is alway the Sunlight Supply Tek T5 which is kind of pricey.

We have a really small house so this is in the dining room, I am more concerned with noise and apperance because it's in a high visablity area.

I don't mind spending the $$$'s, because of the location. Let me know what you think.

[FrannyB]

I think someone had mentioned before that that light is noisy and not so good...

I would go the Catalina way or the TEK 5.

[John G]

You might see if you can find what you need at Aquarium Hobbyist Supply, http://www.ahsupply.com/index.html . Their prices are good, and most of us who have used them are very happy with what we bought. Their appearance may not be just what you want, but otherwise I don't think you can go wrong.

[PaulS]

HelloLights.com is another good place to purchase lighting.
Paul S.

[maria]

FranniyB,

Thanks! I was afraid the fan would be noisy. You KNOW the cheapest is option is probably never going to work... at least for this particular area, noise is going to be a big deal.

Thanks for all the other suggestions too!

Oh yeah... Just checked the bank account! Justin just recieved his bonus, that means Maria is getting some NICE lights! Better get that CO2 system ordered before he figures out what I am up to.

[Aaron]

I have a Tek light and I love it. There is a seller on Ebay with the best prices. SeedsEtc.. or something like that is his user name. Tell him you would like to purchase 4 Giesemann midday bulbs along with the fixture and you'll be set with a super nice setup. Mine is in my dining room. The bulbs will last you 2 years easily.

[ingg]

Seedsetc.com

His name is Bob.

Let him know you are part of the Maryland plant club, GWAPA.

Call him, ask for a quote, don't go by the online prices. Expect a 4x39 fixture to be around $220 before bulbs.

compare it to carolinareefs.com

[ingg]

for co2 -

co2-canisters.com

regulators and tanks are a really good price, and their shipping is cheap. It cost me less to get a tank from them and then get it filled than to buy a used tank locally.

[PaulS]

The beveragefactory.com is another good place to buy tanks. Very good prices there too.

[John G]

Let him know you are part of the Maryland plant club, GWAPA.

This is the first time I have ever seen GWAPA called that.