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Title: Shop lights... Safe?
Post by: hamstercaster on November 19, 2007, 08:23:08 AM
Hi, I just purchased a 94 gallon long tank (60 x 18 X 20) that came with a cabinet and canopy but no lights.  I'm looking for an inexpensive solution for lighting.  All I need the lighting for is to see the fish really as there will be no live plants whatsoever in the tank.  Can I use the Canadian Tire or Rona shop fluorescents without any problem.. ie rusting to fast or shorting because of humidity etc.?  They are quite inexpensive and would prove to be the right solution for me if that will work. 

Thanks
Title: Re: Shop lights... Safe?
Post by: babblefish1960 on November 19, 2007, 09:10:33 AM
Absolutely, there are many of us out here that have been using these things for many, many years and saving tons of money this way.  Go for it.
Title: Re: Shop lights... Safe?
Post by: darkdep on November 19, 2007, 09:18:58 AM
I second that.  There is no more cost-effective way to get light on a tank.
Title: Re: Shop lights... Safe?
Post by: hamstercaster on November 19, 2007, 09:45:29 AM
Thanks a bunch guys.  As usual, your wisdom is much appreciated
Title: Re: Shop lights... Safe?
Post by: charlie on November 19, 2007, 10:13:32 AM
Here is another option for 35 .00
http://ovas.ca/index.php?topic=22065.0
Title: Re: Shop lights... Safe?
Post by: hamstercaster on November 19, 2007, 11:05:13 AM
Thanks Charlie.. will also look into that.
Title: Re: Shop lights... Safe?
Post by: Adam on November 19, 2007, 11:38:29 AM
Check out home depot...I saw a double 48" polished aluminum shoplight with some kind of individual reflectors for $30?  I thought it would be great if I was looking for that type of lighting.
Title: Re: Shop lights... Safe?
Post by: Toss on November 20, 2007, 11:45:46 AM
Yeah, I am using home depot shop light, polished/shiny body all around with reflector, 2x 40W, 48" long for $34. I attached it to my canopy with no glass underneath it. It has been close to three years now.