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02/13/2018, 11:20 AM | #1 |
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Lighting..
Hi everyone!
Acquired an aquarium but during transit, the light broke. It was replaced with a light suitable for fresh water (?!!?) but anyway. I want to replace it with a reef light that can handle both hard and soft corals down the road...any thoughts on what I should be looking for? Also wondering about an air circulation recommendations on make, model and optimal placement for the following.... Aquarium is 50" (ish) tall, 31" wide and 12.5" depth Thanks |
02/13/2018, 11:41 AM | #2 |
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Got a budget?
Got a "fancy features" requirement list that you want in this light? (wifi/dimming/sunrise/sunset/storm modes?) Want LED or fluorescent or metal halide,etc...? Ok with 6-12 month bulb replacement costs (applies fluorescent/MH only..) Currently having any heat issues maintaining the tank at a suitable temp?
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02/13/2018, 01:37 PM | #5 |
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Are these really your measurements? A tank that is 50" tall (bottom to top) would be a nightmare to clean - you'd have to literally get into the tank to clean the bottom glass - and 12.5" depth (front to back) is really, really skinny. You'd have almost no room for rock or corals.
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Current usa makes some nice stuff for a budget
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02/14/2018, 08:58 AM | #8 |
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Alright...real measurements are as follows...
(Staring at the front) Top to bottom - 22" Side to side - 30" (Staring at the side) Across - 12" Looking for lighting advice for future hard and/or soft coral... |
02/14/2018, 09:01 AM | #9 |
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Google VISPARSPECTRA 165w LED, all the light you need for years to come, but no special effects which I have found useless, and the lightening storm deterrimental....
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Eco tech radion G4 pro., everything you need with no heat and can grow sps a go go!
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