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help on lighting

Discussion in 'Aquarium Equipment & Decor' started by Leslie, Jul 22, 2010.

  1. Leslie

    Leslie Thread Starter New Member

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    ok well mt 10 gal light is out or acting up. the light still comes on but it flickers, and some times doesnt work. i dont know if its the bulb or the little white thing? i need some help. i dont want to go to the store and have no idea what to buy. please let me know.
     
    Leslie, Jul 22, 2010
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    Anthony Active Member

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    How old is the fixture/bulb ?
     
    Anthony, Jul 22, 2010
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  3. Leslie

    Leslie Thread Starter New Member

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    um... um... not very sure. maybe 6 or 7 years. i think. its old.
     
    Leslie, Jul 22, 2010
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    if you have a electric store I'd simply take the fixture and have them check it.
    They'd be able to replace the starters their and the bulb and sell you only what you actually need.

    I've done that with a 48" fixture before @ sunray electrics...not sure what you have in you area though.
     
    MOD_Dawn, Jul 23, 2010
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  5. Leslie

    Leslie Thread Starter New Member

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    well my bday is this weekend so i may just up and get a new tank. i have been looking
     
    Leslie, Jul 23, 2010
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    you still have the 5 and 55 right?
     
    MOD_Dawn, Jul 23, 2010
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    Leslie Thread Starter New Member

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    no. my ex gave my 55 away. and the 5 is in the barn with dead plants.
     
    Leslie, Jul 23, 2010
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    I know my petco is still doing the $1 per gallon sale (which confused me a bit cuz I thought it was over already)...if not I'd go craigslist and get yourself 1 nice sized one...easier schedule wise imo to do 1 tank rather than several smaller tanks (but that's just me I guess).

    55 was a nice size...lots of options there!
     
    MOD_Dawn, Jul 23, 2010
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  9. Leslie

    Leslie Thread Starter New Member

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    yeah im trying to just do one big one instead of several little ones.
     
    Leslie, Jul 23, 2010
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