WMAS Discussion Forum : New lighting for 29 gallon http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:20:42 +0000 Tue, 31 May 2011 17:58:19 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=49293 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[New lighting for 29 gallon : Josh95 wrote: DIY LED. &#039;Nuff...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=49293&PID=418233&title=new-lighting-for-29-gallon#418233 Author: Ahanix
Subject: 49293
Posted: May 31 2011 at 5:58pm

Originally posted by Josh95 Josh95 wrote:



DIY LED.


'Nuff said ]]> Tue, 31 May 2011 17:58:19 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=49293&PID=418233&title=new-lighting-for-29-gallon#418233 <![CDATA[New lighting for 29 gallon : DIY LED. ]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=49293&PID=418230&title=new-lighting-for-29-gallon#418230 Author: Josh95
Subject: 49293
Posted: May 31 2011 at 5:33pm

DIY LED.]]> Tue, 31 May 2011 17:33:21 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=49293&PID=418230&title=new-lighting-for-29-gallon#418230 <![CDATA[New lighting for 29 gallon : First choice ATI in a 4x24w setup.Second...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=49293&PID=418192&title=new-lighting-for-29-gallon#418192 Author: Ryan Thompson
Subject: 49293
Posted: May 31 2011 at 10:26am

First choice ATI in a 4x24w setup.

Second choice would be a Tek fixture in the 4x24w setup.

The Coralife you mentioned will not house SPS. You will be lucky to keep softies with only 2 bulbs. If you are serious about coral you are going to need a 4 bulb setup.

If you want to keep it super cheap and are willing to sacrifice some quality and performance, you could look into the Fish Need It stuff. I would change all the bulbs though and that is going to run you another $100 for 4 bulbs.

Buy cheap, buy often. I have learned to do it right the first time.
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Subject: 49293
Posted: May 31 2011 at 9:55am

I have a 29 gal (30x12x18) FOWLR that I want to buy new lights for.  I currently have an Eclipse hood on it that I retrofitted a 65W PC 50/50 bulb into, but I want something that has the versatility and potential for LPS and SPS.

I would prefer a 30" fixture but it seems most of the top brands don't make those so I guess I would use a 24" as an alternative.

I am leaning towards T5HO because they seem to have more PAR than PC and not as much cost/heat as MH.

I know ATI is pretty dang great but also expensive.  I was looking at the Coralife Aqualight T5HO 2-bulb 30" fixture and it seemed like a good price but I figured there was probably something better for not a whole lot more money.

What are your recommendations for size/brand/type for a 29 gal for SPS and LPS?
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