Tripwyr
03/12/2014, 05:14 PM
I'm hoping you guys have some input on lighting for nano sized tanks. The tank is 12x12x12", and I don't want light to limit my livestock choices for any reason. If I want a blue maxima on the sandbed, I'd like to be able to do that.
With that said, I've been looking at both Metal Halide and LED. Obviously quality T5 bulbs small enough do not exist. I'm not sure of the rules regarding brands here, and both are non-sponsor self distributed brands.
I've been looking at a 70w DE metal halide pendant, with a 14k or 20k Ushio DE bulb. The LED unit I've been looking at is a 36w full spectrum fixture.
I'm leaning towards the MH because like many others, I prefer the appearance. However, the 70w is an odd form factor, and the fixture itself is quite obviously fairly cheap and doesn't really have any aftermarket reflectors or ballasts.
Can anybody make a recommendation?
With that said, I've been looking at both Metal Halide and LED. Obviously quality T5 bulbs small enough do not exist. I'm not sure of the rules regarding brands here, and both are non-sponsor self distributed brands.
I've been looking at a 70w DE metal halide pendant, with a 14k or 20k Ushio DE bulb. The LED unit I've been looking at is a 36w full spectrum fixture.
I'm leaning towards the MH because like many others, I prefer the appearance. However, the 70w is an odd form factor, and the fixture itself is quite obviously fairly cheap and doesn't really have any aftermarket reflectors or ballasts.
Can anybody make a recommendation?