View Full Version : Lights??
beachsidejuj
02/27/2008, 08:03 PM
I am getting a 38 gallon tank...live rock..live sand....I want a annomie(sp) what wattage do I need and what kind of lights?
Thank you!
beachsidejuj
02/27/2008, 08:05 PM
also I have 20 coralife 96w 50/50...would those be ok?
cyber_ecco
02/27/2008, 08:09 PM
I'm kind of in the same boat as you right now, trying to decide which lighting to go with for a new setup. I've decided to go T5 HO as I have seen many advantages from heat issues, power consumption and the bulbs offer much more options to attain the color I want. I think for you tank it would be a great option as well. Its usually not the best option if your tank is too deep like over 24". From what I've been reading a 4 bulb system should be fine for you, unless yo plan on keeping SPS then you may want the 6 bulb. I think thats a lot of light for your size tank. In my opinion 4 bulb will be plenty to grow almost everything in that size tank.
cyber_ecco
02/27/2008, 08:10 PM
I don't think the 96W will be enough for the anenome. They require pretty high light depending on which type of anenome. What are the dimensions of the tank?
cyber_ecco
02/27/2008, 08:13 PM
Don't forget with the 50/50 part of the tube is actinic (blue) so you are not really getting 96W of proper lighting. I'm sure someone else can come in here and give you some of their experience. It also depend greatly on the height of your tank.
beachsidejuj
02/27/2008, 09:56 PM
Thanks for the advice....I just wanna use the coras for my live rock and stuff....I will be upgrading!1
vBulletin® v3.8.4, Copyright ©2000-2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.