I am going to renovate my fish room (personal, not lab) with particular emphasis on reducing the chicken related components. Additionally, a 125 gallon aquarium will be added hopefully to support about 6 Swampfish where forage is largely produced in the tank in which they are housed. Java moss will dominate the plant community. Goal is to breed swamp fish using photoperiod manipulation and possibly temperature manipulation as well. This will be third attempt.
Lighting over last decade has been a problem with quality of florescent units really taking a nose dive. Currently I am working with 8 units in public settings but non are over a few months old. One unit I have in home. Experience with aged units is what I am lolling for. They cost a lot. How long can I expect them to last? Any suggestions on brand?