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joe kool · 04-05-2008, 01:38 AM

check out ahsupply as they have some awesome retrofit kits that really brighten your tank. I've used there 55w as well as 96w kits on several aquariums, not just my own. I retrofitted a 55 gal for a hair salon that had the 2 separate hoods with 2 55w kits and the results were phenomenal their aluminum reflector is one of the best made for aquarium use hands down. They have several customer reviews and a comparison page for a popular brand fixture versus their retro fit kit.

They aren't the cheapest, I think it ended up being $90 or so to do that 55 gal and another $35-$40 for both 55w bulbs. You can find cheaper pre-built or assembled light fixtures but there aren't many that will rival the light out put of these kits regardless of cost and NONE of the cheaper ones even come close!

04-05-2008, 01:38 AM	#5
joe kool Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Age: 36 Posts: 572	check out ahsupply as they have some awesome retrofit kits that really brighten your tank. I've used there 55w as well as 96w kits on several aquariums, not just my own. I retrofitted a 55 gal for a hair salon that had the 2 separate hoods with 2 55w kits and the results were phenomenal their aluminum reflector is one of the best made for aquarium use hands down. They have several customer reviews and a comparison page for a popular brand fixture versus their retro fit kit. They aren't the cheapest, I think it ended up being $90 or so to do that 55 gal and another $35-$40 for both 55w bulbs. You can find cheaper pre-built or assembled light fixtures but there aren't many that will rival the light out put of these kits regardless of cost and NONE of the cheaper ones even come close! __________________ A conglomeration of cichlids from all over living happily in my "melting pot" of tanks. Breeding: currently nothing ... I'm sequestered in South Korea, "Osan" to be exact 2 days till I'm back in the states!!!! Florida to be exact, those Floridians have no idea what they're in for!! current Fry: see above tanks: 100, 55, 46 BF, 26 BF, 20L, 5 fry tank 20L planted with CRS is the only thing up (easy for the wife to care for in my stead)