Ghost25
05/13/2016, 09:25 PM
Hey, I'm new here. Just picked up a tank and I'm trying to figure out what light and filter to buy. I'm trying to keep it cheap, I don't mind buying used and I don't need all the bells and whistles.
My tank is a 30 gallon and measures 36" x16" x 12". My understanding is that LEDs are superior to T5 is this correct? If so does anyone have recommendations on a LED fixture? I realize that PAR and lumens are more important than appearance but I would really prefer a light with a nice bright white rather than the really blue lights / longwave UV type lighting that I have seen on some tanks. I prefer the look of a crisp white lit tank to a tank that looks like a laser tag arena.
I'm also looking for a cheap but reliable hang on back filter for activated carbon and GFO. I saw someone recommended this (http://www.amazon.com/AquaClear-50-Power-Filter-Listed/dp/B000260FUM) one but I'd prefer something a little closer to the $20 range, any ideas?
Also looking for a powerhead. Would one of these 425s be sufficient? http://www.petsolutions.com/C/Submersible-Water-Pumps/I/Koralia-Evolution-Pumps.aspx?CAWELAID=520009670000365917&CAGPSPN=pla&catargetid=520009670000047345&cadevice=c&gclid=CjwKEAjwi9K4BRCQzq7d1c6A_XASJABueAO2jaouFpe-jKwGREe2XLTMIO8dFFgWahLbvYG65PVpSBoCAivw_wcB
Thanks.
My tank is a 30 gallon and measures 36" x16" x 12". My understanding is that LEDs are superior to T5 is this correct? If so does anyone have recommendations on a LED fixture? I realize that PAR and lumens are more important than appearance but I would really prefer a light with a nice bright white rather than the really blue lights / longwave UV type lighting that I have seen on some tanks. I prefer the look of a crisp white lit tank to a tank that looks like a laser tag arena.
I'm also looking for a cheap but reliable hang on back filter for activated carbon and GFO. I saw someone recommended this (http://www.amazon.com/AquaClear-50-Power-Filter-Listed/dp/B000260FUM) one but I'd prefer something a little closer to the $20 range, any ideas?
Also looking for a powerhead. Would one of these 425s be sufficient? http://www.petsolutions.com/C/Submersible-Water-Pumps/I/Koralia-Evolution-Pumps.aspx?CAWELAID=520009670000365917&CAGPSPN=pla&catargetid=520009670000047345&cadevice=c&gclid=CjwKEAjwi9K4BRCQzq7d1c6A_XASJABueAO2jaouFpe-jKwGREe2XLTMIO8dFFgWahLbvYG65PVpSBoCAivw_wcB
Thanks.