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oturbojoeo4o
10-14-2006, 03:43 PM
says aquatank model 202
120v 80hz
15 watts max type A

just wondering since most aqua lights are MH i think

heres pics didnt know if you could tell sorry sounds noobish

youngcity
10-14-2006, 04:00 PM
I don't think so. Ive never heard of a 15 watt mh. lowest ive seen was 150. also they require a heavy ballast to work. and i didn't see one in the pics. to me it looks like a regular incadescent made for giving low levels of light to aquarium plants that are underwater and need much light. sorry

love da stealthy desk grow. i also live with my parents at 17 yrs old. I just don't have the guts to try and grow in my closet. ive just been readin and doin some research so when I get 18 and move out i can get started asap.
already have a 400 watt metal halide that i got off of ebay for 17 bucks plus 15 shipping. the heat from that thing is horrible.

wish u good luck wit tha grow though.

deftdrummer
10-14-2006, 04:14 PM
I believe young city is right although your picture is pretty blurry. Generally, HPS bulbs are quite a bit longer while Metal Hailide is short and fat

oturbojoeo4o
10-14-2006, 04:16 PM
THANKS YOUNGCITY!

yeah i didnt think it was a MH jsut cuz i saw no ballast but i figured id ask anyways...i think either today or next week im gonna go buy a regent security light from lowes, 52bucks and 70watt HPS because i found this link
http://www.drugs-forum.com/growfaq/1151.htm
and im a real handy man soo this seems simple 2 me

oturbojoeo4o
10-14-2006, 04:16 PM
thanks deft :)