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billabong08

01/10/2010, 12:37 AM

Well I am in a pickle trying to figure out what light set-up for my 10g plan.

1.) I have found a DIY hood that consist of 2x13w Coralife 50/50 bulbs.
Pt.1
http://www.youtube.com/user/ipsfdotcom?blend=2&ob=1#p/u/13/ovwew1xZuHs
Pt.2
http://www.youtube.com/user/ipsfdotcom?blend=2&ob=1#p/u/11/hDgyq_ny140

2.) I have also seen a DIY hood that consist of a bunch of LED's from Biglot's. Right now I cannot find the link to that write-up though.

3.) I also check out the Aquatrader Odyssea 20" 36W Power Compact Light Fixture.

http://shop.aquatraders.com/Odyssea-20in-1x36W-Power-Compact-Light-Fixture-p/51102.htm

I am wanting a light set up that will be powerful enough for zoa, mushrooms, and other softy corals in the future.

As some of you guys know I am working on a budget build.
I know this hobby is not cheap but I want to try cheap now since I am new.
When I decide to move up to a bigger tank I'll spend more money on equiptment.

Any input will be greatly appreciated!
Thanks again for all the help!

Johnny C

01/10/2010, 12:58 AM

I'd get the two-bulb 18'' Current Nova T5.

billabong08

01/10/2010, 01:00 AM

I'd get the two-bulb 18'' Current Nova T5.

Ok cool. Thanks for the info!

What are the advantages to this set-up?
Also where can it be purchased?

billabong08

01/10/2010, 01:54 AM

billabong08

01/10/2010, 01:04 PM

I saw that a few people are running Odyssea 24" 130W PC w/moon lights.

http://shop.aquatraders.com/Odyssea-24in-2x65W-Power-Compact-Light-Fixture-p/51201.htm

How much of a pain would it be to make these work on a 20" wide 10g tank?
Would 130w be to much light?

bump to this...
I think this would be a good way if I could make them fit.
The amount of light would be awesome!

billabong08

01/10/2010, 01:22 PM

I found the Biglot's LED build thread:

http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=215043&st=0