Lights

Curt Boswelll · 05/27/2012, 12:43 PM

What lights should i get for a 3ftL 16inchW 17inchH aquarium?

Sport507 · 05/27/2012, 01:16 PM

If you are setting up a reef tank like you said in your other thread. I would go with a T-5 4 blub 39 watt. Here would be a good bulb selection to get the correct light spectrum/Par for SPS & LPS corals or any other corals you would like to keep.

2 ATI Blue +
1 ATI Purple +
1 GE 6500k Daylight.

Curt Boswelll · 05/27/2012, 01:23 PM

Thanks, where would be a good place to get them?

Mikez1207 · 05/27/2012, 01:29 PM

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/...-fixtures.html

You buy light fixture you get 25% off

Sport507 · 05/27/2012, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Curt Boswelll

Thanks, where would be a good place to get them?

Well, now that depend on your wallet. What is in the budget for lights or does it matter?

Excellent.

http://premiumaquatics.com/aquatic-s...AL-420036.html

Fair.

http://www.aquatraders.com/36-inch-4...re-p/52324.htm

Curt Boswelll · 05/27/2012, 01:32 PM

What is the lowest I can get buy with?

Sport507 · 05/27/2012, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikez1207

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/...-fixtures.html

You buy light fixture you get 25% off

If you want to hang if from the ceiling BRS has great products and I have give them and Premium Aquatic almost all of my business.

I also have the Odyssea on my anemone tank. They use to be total junk but the quality has really inproved and if you are just starting it will serve the perpose to see if you really like the hobby.

Mikez1207 · 05/27/2012, 01:59 PM

Well im using zoomed it so far so good..but I only have a 10G so got away with only 2 bulbs so far...you can try craigslist see if any locals gettn rid of some old stuff

lil_man72 · 05/27/2012, 02:23 PM

you could also go with one of the ebay black box 120w led fixtures.
you would only need one for that tank and i think there still $165 shipped.
locally were getting ready to do a group buy on about 10 to 15 of the dimable ones.
several local reefers here have the 120w light and love it.
they picked there's up from the seller smartlaptopparts but most of the sellers are ok.
just type 120w reef grow light in the search on ebay and you'll see several options.
the only trick with the non dimables is they are bright and you'll need to acclimate your corals to the light by starting with a short light schedule and then slowly/daily leave the light on a little longer until you get to around 8 to 10 hours a day.

Curt Boswelll · 05/27/2012, 02:55 PM

I found 36" T5 lights heres a link tell me what you guys think.
http://www.aquatraders.com/36-inch-3...re-p/52314.htm

Sport507 · 05/27/2012, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Curt Boswelll

I found 36" T5 lights heres a link tell me what you guys think.
http://www.aquatraders.com/36-inch-3...re-p/52314.htm

That's the same one I have on my nem tank but you will not be able to use a glass versa hood with that. It will need to be open top.

Curt Boswelll · 05/27/2012, 03:05 PM

Ok. Thanks I think ill go for that one. You should check out my next thread?

Sport507 · 05/27/2012, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Curt Boswelll

Ok. Thanks I think ill go for that one. You should check out my next thread?

LOL OK then.

05/27/2012, 12:43 PM	#1
Curt Boswelll Registered Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 35	Lights What lights should i get for a 3ftL 16inchW 17inchH aquarium?

05/27/2012, 01:16 PM	#2
Sport507 ~Just a Farm Boy~ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 1,637	If you are setting up a reef tank like you said in your other thread. I would go with a T-5 4 blub 39 watt. Here would be a good bulb selection to get the correct light spectrum/Par for SPS & LPS corals or any other corals you would like to keep. 2 ATI Blue + 1 ATI Purple + 1 GE 6500k Daylight. __________________ Sport If you do not test for it, DON'T dose it. Indiana INDMAS Member

05/27/2012, 01:29 PM	#4
Mikez1207 MrReef 101 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Pasadena, TX Posts: 345	http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/...-fixtures.html You buy light fixture you get 25% off __________________ 10G nano reef Current Tank Info: Growing

05/27/2012, 01:59 PM	#8
Mikez1207 MrReef 101 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Pasadena, TX Posts: 345	Well im using zoomed it so far so good..but I only have a 10G so got away with only 2 bulbs so far...you can try craigslist see if any locals gettn rid of some old stuff __________________ 10G nano reef Current Tank Info: Growing

05/27/2012, 01:23 PM	#3
Curt Boswelll Registered Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 35	Thanks, where would be a good place to get them?

05/27/2012, 01:32 PM	#6
Curt Boswelll Registered Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 35	What is the lowest I can get buy with?

05/27/2012, 02:23 PM	#9
lil_man72 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: kcmo Posts: 54	you could also go with one of the ebay black box 120w led fixtures. you would only need one for that tank and i think there still $165 shipped. locally were getting ready to do a group buy on about 10 to 15 of the dimable ones. several local reefers here have the 120w light and love it. they picked there's up from the seller smartlaptopparts but most of the sellers are ok. just type 120w reef grow light in the search on ebay and you'll see several options. the only trick with the non dimables is they are bright and you'll need to acclimate your corals to the light by starting with a short light schedule and then slowly/daily leave the light on a little longer until you get to around 8 to 10 hours a day.

05/27/2012, 02:55 PM	#10
Curt Boswelll Registered Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 35	I found 36" T5 lights heres a link tell me what you guys think. http://www.aquatraders.com/36-inch-3...re-p/52314.htm

05/27/2012, 03:05 PM	#12
Curt Boswelll Registered Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 35	Ok. Thanks I think ill go for that one. You should check out my next thread?