Coralife - 48" Aqualight Pro $350.00

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  1. aesp533262

    aesp533262 Spaghetti Worm

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    Coralife - 48" Aqualight Pro 2X 250W HQI/2x96W PC/3x1W Lunar

    Some one is selling me this for $350? Should i got for it? Im a newbie but not a sucker. Just want to make sure i get what i need. Are the ballast suppose to be included with the fixture? Any help would be appreciated.
     
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  2. Matt Rogers

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    The ballasts should be included.
     
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  3. whippy

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    Shoot, some of the places I've looked at want to charge about that much for a 24", LOL!!
     
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  4. aesp533262

    aesp533262 Spaghetti Worm

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    heat

    how to compensate for heat from lamps heating up the water?
     
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  5. GuitarMan89

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    It depends, you can hang the fixture to allow for more air flow, use fans or a chiller if necessary.
     
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  6. aesp533262

    aesp533262 Spaghetti Worm

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    Coralife - 48" Aqualight Pro 2X 250W HQI/2x96W PC/4x1W Lunar

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    Got it for $225.00........Was it a good buy?
     
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  7. Jakerupe

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    Looks good you got it for about 1/2 price. I'd find out how old the bulbs are and you'll be set.
     
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  8. aesp533262

    aesp533262 Spaghetti Worm

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    Got it cheaper cause i traded some stuff for it....The unit has been used for 3 months...
     
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  9. ollie51

    ollie51 Feather Duster

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    i run the same light it will heat up the water a little i manage to keep temp at 78 easy in winter summer gets harder have to run air and keep a pedastal fan on it in addition to the built in fan good buy good luck w/it
     
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