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fishgirl9821
04/14/2010, 01:30 PM
Hello everyone I am new here, And I have a lighting question I am picking up some really nice live rock today for my new set up. NOW I need the lights for my aquarium. So the dimentions of my tank are 72 x 20 x 20 I want to do this right the first time pretty much, not really wanting to spend thousands of dollars but want something that is strong enough to keep almost any coral. I was going to go with Current USA system with 12 T5's I think it was 6 attinic blue and 6 white. Anyway what I would like is to know what some of your favorite lighting is and who it is buy and what you would recommend for my tank. If this is double post to something that has been ask already I do appologize.

Jenn

fishgirl9821
04/14/2010, 02:23 PM
I am thinking about the light fixture below has anyone had one of these and are they happy with it? Will this be a good light system?

Aquatic Life 8X39W T5 Light Fixture W/6-LED Lunar Lights - 72"
Price: $759.99


A built in light timer allows hobbyists to control each individual row of bulbs, as well as the lunar LEDs, with just one power cord! Fixtures comes with four 36" 10000K 39Watt Hight Output T5 bulbs to promote bright white illumination that closely mimics sunlight, four 36" Actinic 39Watt High Output T5 bulbs to promote the growth and well being of photosynthetic corals and invertebrates, and six lunar LED lights for low-light viewing of nocturnal behaviour. Tank mounting brackets and an acrylic bulb protector sleeve are included with the fixture to help prevent water damage as a result of water splashing or evaporation. Installation and maintenance guide also included. Fixture measures 70.86in X 10.16in X 3.28in and weighs approximately 23.75lbs.