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Posted by thefiradragon on May 11, 2003 at 12:46:57:

In Reply to: power compacts posted by Mark W. on May 10, 2003 at 20:46:22:

how big is your aratus' tank? also do you have a fan to keep the lights from over heating the tank?

thanx
ashley

::hello
::im settingup a 29 gallon viv, and iwas wondering how many watts should i go with a power compact light, i know they can get hot ( i have a salty tank and got burned by it) but they give off bright light which i know is good for some plants and moss. i dont want to over heat the tank but i want to keep my plants healty aslong with the frogs

::thanx
::ashley

:

:Ashley,
: I working on a 29g viv for some bicolors too. I went with a 55 watt kit from AH supply but haven't made the hood yet.I have a 36watt cf light on my kahlua and creams tank and it seems to work great.So, I guess it's up to you............Mark W.





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