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KirbyBTF
09/19/2013, 11:52 AM
I'm about to upgrade the lighting on my Mr. Aqua 12g Long. Currently I have a 36" Coralife two bulb CFL (10,000k?) (65w?) sitting about a two feet off the surface of the tank. At the moment I have various zoas, one open brain, some xenia, and GSP. Future plans include LOTS of hard corals, I want my next light to be able to sustain any type of coral. Not too worried about anemone's to be honest. Also looking for a decent price, and somewhat lightweight as it will be hung on my wall. I've read a few things online about lighting, and to be honest it confuses the hell out of me. I know for a fact I'm not getting halides, LED is an option. But seems like T5 would be my cheapest option. Any and all help will be appreciated.
Once I post this, I'll add a picture from my phone of the tank. Keep in mind its fairly new so kinda barren ;]
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/20/anype9u5.jpg

Cdodge1
10/14/2013, 09:15 PM
Updates??

Cdodge1
10/14/2013, 09:16 PM
Why not Halides?

mr3ndlezz
10/14/2013, 09:25 PM
you can try:
1.Build My LED.com
2.2xPar38 on each side which you can clip on tank or attach with your shelf
3. get Stunner LED/current usa true lumen attach under shelf

KirbyBTF
10/15/2013, 04:41 AM
I actually still have that terrible t5 fixture. But I'm picking up two LED floods Thursday, one 14k and one deep blue. I would love par 38 but they are about a hundred bucks per bulb. I'll update with a picture on Thursday if I remember...