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blindsider
02/13/2010, 06:20 PM
i have a 12x12 nano and cant seem to find a good light to use for it, im looking for a 70w mh but there are not many choices out there for one that i cant find, seems the most popular one is the viper. im looking for one that i can suspend. does anyone know of any others? a nice pendant perhaps? do not wanna go over 70w due to such a small volume of water...

Sinful Aquatics
02/13/2010, 06:37 PM
Nano tuners is coming with a retrofit t5s and LEDs

blindsider
02/13/2010, 07:04 PM
saw the led's... not sure if im up to it yet, ha seems a bit confusing..

Sinful Aquatics
02/13/2010, 07:31 PM
It is to me too then how about the t5 retro fit?

blindsider
02/13/2010, 07:33 PM
i did not see that one? is it on there web? im not sure if t5's go that low in size?

chino402
02/14/2010, 08:00 AM
150w MH? thats what i have on my 12x12

Chiefsurfer
02/14/2010, 08:28 AM
t5's do not go that small yet. They are making 18" ones tho.

I would say you could either get the viper, and rig up a suspension system, OR get a regular pendant, buy a smaller ballast, and screw in a 70 w bulb. Then you could sell the original ballast.

blindsider
02/14/2010, 10:16 AM
150w MH? thats what i have on my 12x12

with no chiller? how tall is the tank? mine is 12 all the way around

yongpanda
02/14/2010, 12:42 PM
i suggest a par 38 led

oldreefer76
02/14/2010, 12:46 PM
I am running 250w mh on a 10g temp never goes over 79f

blindsider
02/14/2010, 12:54 PM
I am running 250w mh on a 10g temp never goes over 79f

Wow, how high is the light? Ac running? I do not run my ac ever. I might do 150 if all else fails though

blindsider
02/14/2010, 01:00 PM
i suggest a par 38 led

Do you have any links?

oldreefer76
02/14/2010, 01:07 PM
Wow, how high is the light? Ac running? I do not run my ac ever. I might do 150 if all else fails though

LumenBright Mini 12" off the water 250w 20kReeflux on Icecap ballast

blindsider
02/15/2010, 03:35 PM
got a build thread?