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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.
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Posted: March 28 2013 at 12:06pm |
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What lighting do you have?
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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....
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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
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Posted: March 28 2013 at 1:07pm |
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I would say opposite. T5HO are best.
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Posted: March 28 2013 at 1:08pm |
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Hence my confusion
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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.
Edited by Jacknugget - March 28 2013 at 1:37pm
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Posted: March 28 2013 at 1:38pm |
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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.
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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
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Posted: March 28 2013 at 2:18pm |
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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.
Edited by Ryanscott - March 28 2013 at 2:19pm
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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.
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Posted: March 28 2013 at 3:03pm |
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
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Posted: March 28 2013 at 3:31pm |
 jdubb925 wrote:
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 |
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
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Posted: March 28 2013 at 3:32pm |
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You'd be able to grow anything so long as you're water is good.
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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.
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Posted: April 01 2013 at 11:09pm |
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Awesome! thanks for all the help.
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Posted: April 03 2013 at 8:57am |
tfmreefs wrote:
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. |
+1 here. I've bought two retrofit kits that have been great.
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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
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Posted: April 04 2013 at 9:34pm |
jdubb925 wrote:
Hence my confusion |
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.
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