kimmi7 Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 36-in. Fluorescent Shop Light, T12, Product #52-3200-2 Just wondering if anyone has used this on a aquarium. I'm looking at using 2 on a 50 gallon in a diy canopy. will this give me enough light for some plants? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CORVETTE Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 I've been using shop lights for years with no problems. I have even grown some plants... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkoD Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 i've used shop lights with no problem before..... but i used T8 bulbs. you can put T8 bulbs into any T12 fixture and you'll get better light output from T8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodsboys Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 (edited) If you don't mind me asking, how much are those fixtures at Canadian Tire? Edited March 1, 2011 by rodsboys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmi7 Posted March 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 Online I think it said 36.99 an it's a double fixture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 Check out Home Depot... I think I remember buying a 2bulb T8 fixture and bulbs for $30. It was a 48", so a 36" should be cheaper... but, being a size that isn't as common, it may be more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmi7 Posted March 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 Hmmm will have to check it out then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon71 Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 JFYI. I use T5 HO 36" x4 in my canopy of my 150 gal. You can buy them at All Seasons Garden centre with bulbs for $40/each. A lot less power usage for really good light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmi7 Posted March 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 Now is that for a single or double? Looking for a double Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baos Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 many people use T5's to grow plants. All seasons garden center sells some units complete with ballast for a very reasonable price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmi7 Posted March 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 Actually I ended up getting 2 single t 5's for 42.00 with taxes at the hydro shop down the road from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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