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Unread 10/16/2017, 03:48 AM   #1
AquaManiak
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Small light for frag tank

Hello all,

I'm planning to set up a very small frag tank in my sump, I have a vacant area where my Chaeto once thrived. It's only 18 by 14 and 8 inch high so I need a very small light, though it needs to be strong enough for good growth.

My main tank has a LED/T5 combination, I'm not a huge fan of LED for growth, and T5 doesn't really exist this small size, so I was thinking of maybe getting a single metal halide 70w? What would be best?

Thanks in advance!


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Unread 10/18/2017, 02:14 AM   #2
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I would just get a used Radion XR15 Pro for like $200. Halide in sump area is way too many probelms. Heat, Changing the bulb, Salt creep, ect. All you have to do is wipe the radion off once a week and be done with it. Better controllability and wicked colors. HTH



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Unread 10/18/2017, 02:42 PM   #3
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Yeah, a Radion XR15, or a AI Prime, or a Kessil A80/A160, etc. (or any number of "nano" LED reef lights) would work well in that space...


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Unread 10/18/2017, 02:48 PM   #4
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If you have the space a Sun Blaze 4x24w T5 fixture would work. Yes, the bulbs will be slightly longer than the intended space but not terrible.


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