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lighting 29 gallon

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Question
Hi Glenn
On one of your prior responses you suggested to go to a home center to retrofit lighting for a 29g reef tank.  I was thinking the same thing and was glad to read your confirmation response.  Do you have any photos of the setup you built for your son to give me an idea or more specific product model numbers from say lowes regarding the fixture or ballast.

Warm Regards
Michael

Answer
Hey Michael,
Ive used several models, GFL10, from Lowes, is a 24 inch 2 bulb, 40 watt fixture, and bought the 75 watt ballasts(no model, sorry). Now the 48 inch fixture doesnt seem to have the model anywhere on it. It was purchased at Walmart for $16.99 and the 125 watt ballast was purchased there as well for $14.86. I do have pictures. They arent pretty, lol. If you would like to respond back to me in a new private message I will be glad to email them to you.