sorry...another lighting question

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  1. nemo79

    nemo79 Zoanthid

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    okay. i have a total of 130 watts pc lighting...yes it stinks. now can I build my own fixture with a retrofit kit to sit next to my fixture. I don't care about the look of it but it's ability to work. would 2 x 65 watt pc plus 2 x 54 watt t5ho be good to house softies, lps, and maybe one acro at the top of the tank?
     
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  2. CodyW

    CodyW Spaghetti Worm

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    For the PCs?

    Yeah you can build an easy little canopy for them. I would recommend some cooling like a pc fan or something. You could build it with planks of wood. There are plans here like I am talking about: DIY Enclosures
     
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    nemo79 Zoanthid

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    thanks so much, great DIY! actually I have the pc's but I want to add t5's to my lighting so I would be making it for the t5's.
     
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    Birchell Gigas Clam

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    That would be great on a 55 gallon. I would just keep the sps guys at the top. They just cant get enough light, lol.
     
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