Lighting
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Topic: Lighting
Posted By: jdubb925
Subject: Lighting
Date Posted: March 28 2013 at 12:01pm
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Hey, SO I have a 16 Gallon Bowfront that I have always had a few mushrooms in and they do fine, but I am at the point that I want to start expanding to a more complete reef. I am hung up on lighting though. I really dont know what the best type is or anything regarding lighting. I could really use some suggestions. ------------- Justin W. |
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Posted By: bstuver
Date Posted: March 28 2013 at 12:06pm
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What lighting do you have? ------------- Jackie Stuver "wait these aren't the happy Hawaiians oompa doompa godly heaven on your face zoas? I dont want them then. lol!" Ksmart |
Posted By: jdubb925
Date Posted: March 28 2013 at 12:09pm
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I have a single Coral life florescent. http://www.petmountain.com/product/aquarium-fluorescent-bulbs/11442-504281/coralife-10-000k-daylight-fluorescent.html like this one....pretty lame i know.... ------------- Justin W. |
Posted By: Dan9554880
Date Posted: March 28 2013 at 12:35pm
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The best will be LEDs but they are expensive but I have 4t5ho and my corals are doing great ------------- 210 Mixed Reef 20 Nuvo nano reef Learn your tank, not the hobby |
Posted By: Ryanscott
Date Posted: March 28 2013 at 1:07pm
| I would say opposite. T5HO are best. |
Posted By: jdubb925
Date Posted: March 28 2013 at 1:08pm
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Hence my confusion ------------- Justin W. |
Posted By: Jacknugget
Date Posted: March 28 2013 at 1:17pm
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I would go with a single Par38 led bulb for that tank. I'm a firm believer in T5HO's for anything much bigger. ------------- 125 Mixed Reef |
Posted By: Ryanscott
Date Posted: March 28 2013 at 1:38pm
| What are the dimensions? If there is a t5 that would fit it go with that. If not I would also go with a par 38 led bulb. |
Posted By: jdubb925
Date Posted: March 28 2013 at 2:09pm
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So size wise this works but idk about output http://www.aquatraders.com/20-inch-4x18W-T5-Aquarium-Light-Fixture-p/52302.htm It's a 16 gallon bowfront Dimensions: 20"L x 13"W x 18"H ------------- Justin W. |
Posted By: Ryanscott
Date Posted: March 28 2013 at 2:18pm
| That fixture would be good. It has two ballasts so you can have two at a time on if you wanted.plus it has moon lights which are awesome. |
Posted By: jdubb925
Date Posted: March 28 2013 at 2:56pm
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I know this really shows my inexperience but what limitations do you think I would have in terms of the corals I could introduce. ------------- Justin W. |
Posted By: ajsahm
Date Posted: March 28 2013 at 3:03pm
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how about these? http://www.amazon.com/Aqua-Pro-25x3W-Aquarium-Aluminum/dp/B007N7XH4E/ref=sr_1_34?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1364504787&sr=1-34&keywords=Aquarium+Coral+Reef+LED+Light http://www.amazon.com/TaoTronics-TT-AL01-Aquarium-Output-Ratio/dp/B0058RXPOS/ref=pd_sim_sbs_petsupplies_2 ------------- 75g - In the process of building |
Posted By: Dan9554880
Date Posted: March 28 2013 at 3:31pm
I have the same light but just in the 48in version and it does great with my softies and Lps and anemone. I can't say anything about SpS because they die but I think is because of lack of nutrients. I would recommend it. If you have questions about this light ask me ------------- 210 Mixed Reef 20 Nuvo nano reef Learn your tank, not the hobby |
jdubb925 wrote:Posted By: Ryanscott
Date Posted: March 28 2013 at 3:32pm
| You'd be able to grow anything so long as you're water is good. |
Posted By: tfmreefs
Date Posted: March 28 2013 at 5:26pm
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Check out Rapid led.com. I have bought from them twice and am pleased every time. I watch over someone elses tank for them and I have helped them upgrade to it, using the website. ------------- "The early bird might get the worm, but only the second mouse gets the cheese." |
Posted By: jdubb925
Date Posted: April 01 2013 at 11:09pm
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Awesome! thanks for all the help. ------------- Justin W. |
Posted By: JohnnyHeavens
Date Posted: April 03 2013 at 8:57am
+1 here. I've bought two retrofit kits that have been great. ------------- @Home 300g System 150g-Cube Reef+60g Frag+WaterChange 150g Tall FOWLR RIP @Work RSM 130D w/LEDs txt anytime @ eightO1-seven5five-eighteen99 Scuba! PADI Pro DM/AI/TecDeep NSS/CDS-Full Cave Diver |
Posted By: jdubb925
Date Posted: April 04 2013 at 10:42am
Just poking around and was wondering if anyone has tried these or think this combination would work, or if it just looks to "fishy"  http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aquarium-Reef-LED-Flood-Light-Combo-12000K-Actinic-Blue-10-30-gallon-Nano-Tank-/300861797953?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item460cc2b641 ------------- Justin W. |
Posted By: pgravis
Date Posted: April 04 2013 at 9:34pm
I didn't read through all the above posts, so it may have been said, but I think if nothing else this can show you that there are many ways to a successful reef, especially with lighting. LED (my favorite), t5, mh are all great choices, each with pro's and con's. You can even grow some decent corals with pc lights. ------------- See my house: www.eclecticvictorian.com |