Inexpensive retro kit

[Darth-Tater]

ok....The tank at school needs new lighting and the school won't buy. So do these ballast and lamps work?

http://store.innovativelights.com/uni-250-ret.html

They are cheap enough and I have a spare bulb. Would I be wasting my own money? The tank right now has two 24" 95 watt bulbs. 1 actinic and one daylight.

thanks for any help

David

[Ram_Puppy]

I don't see why it wouldn't work David...

I would love it though if some kind soul here would donate an old fixture to your cause.

[Bug_Power]

I've got a couple T5's I'll let go cheap. Dual T5's with ballasts 48" each total would be 4 54 watt bulbs or 215 watts. $60 for the set! There's a guy up in SA with some Maroon clows I want. I'll meet you 1/2 way if you'll pick up the clowns.

[Darth-Tater]

Max length in the hood is 35". I have 2 24 inch VHO total of 220 watts right now. Thanks for the offer but they won't fit. Thats why I was thinking of addong the MH bulb.

David

[dwdenny]

If you want T5 look at Aqualuxlighting.com or give polkster a PM on lights. He is very knowledgable and I am sure will have soemthing that will work.