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So when I came to work today, the fish tank light was off on my 40g breeder. The bulb is only a month old, and it's not the timer. So apparently I need a new ballast. Anybody have one lying around they will sell me?

I'd prefer one that takes the regular old 24 inch plant bulbs. But I'm open


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I would, but it's probably overkill for a freshwater tank that isn't even really planted. :)

Probably should have mentioned that. Just hoping somebody might have a cheap fixture laying around that takes the 24 inch bulbs.


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Do you know what ballast it needs? I have a bunch of t5 ballasts


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Unsure. The fixture is at least 4 years old - bought it when I first set up the tank. It's just the regular old cheapo light for the 40g breeder. Just have a fresh plant bulb in it since I've got some marimo in there.

I'll take another look when I get to work in the morning.


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Interesting. Didn't know they sold that. Should've looked.

How hard is the wiring work? I did the wiring for our new dishwasher yesterday. If there's no soldering then I can do it.

It's this Aqueon Aquarium AAG25936 Fluorescent Strip Light, 36-Inch


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Easy four wire nuts, just have to cut off the end that it comes with and strip the wires.
 
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If you order the replacement ballast I can help you redo it. I might also have something you could use at school but I'd have to look.
 
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The ballast doesn't fit perfect but it will cram in there
 
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Fine by me. I'll order it tomorrow if Mike doesn't have something hidden in a closet somewhere at school. Never know what those mad scientists have up their sleeves.

I'd consider myself an ok electrician. Redid a lot of the wiring in our last house, and do most of the wiring on our diy stuff around here. So I'll give it a shot and send you guys questions if I run into problems


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