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Damon · 01-06-2006, 12:42 PM

5wpg? Are you sure this won't be a saltwater tank?

You only need 2-3 wpg to grow 95% of the plants available. That upgrade doesn't include the proper bulb so you will shell out ~$25.00 more for that.

You're looking at $90.00 for the eclipse hood
Another $25.00 for the proper bulb

You could go this route

http://www.bigalsonline.com/catalog/...d1=1843;pcid2=
$58.00
~$25.00 for a glass canopy
http://www.bigalsonline.com/catalog/...d1=2885;pcid2=
$53.00

While about 21 dollars more, its much better suited for planted tanks and you can use the parts later if you go with a larger tank in the future.

01-06-2006, 12:42 PM	#2
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,976	5wpg? Are you sure this won't be a saltwater tank? You only need 2-3 wpg to grow 95% of the plants available. That upgrade doesn't include the proper bulb so you will shell out ~$25.00 more for that. You're looking at $90.00 for the eclipse hood Another $25.00 for the proper bulb You could go this route http://www.bigalsonline.com/catalog/...d1=1843;pcid2= $58.00 ~$25.00 for a glass canopy http://www.bigalsonline.com/catalog/...d1=2885;pcid2= $53.00 While about 21 dollars more, its much better suited for planted tanks and you can use the parts later if you go with a larger tank in the future. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)