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01/18/2018, 08:23 AM
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Suggestions for lighting
I have an 18" long x 18" wide x 19" tall tank. I have an led on the tank currently. It does a pretty good job at keeping the coral but I was wondering if anyone has any ideas where to find 18 inch or less t5 actinic bulbs and fixtures for this tank. I cannot seen to find then anywhere. I know it is an oddly sized tank.
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01/18/2018, 12:56 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Maryland
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If you want to go under 24 inches I believe you have to go with compact fluorescent. a 24W fluorescent is ~12 in long. I am not recommending this, just providing the option.
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01/18/2018, 08:45 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Mesa Az
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Radion...mic drop. But seriouly, what lighting do you currently have? What kind of corals are you keeping? What is the issue you are have with your current led setup? A XR30 would rock a 18x18 tank and have very little shading. 2 XR15s would be even better since you could spread with out a bit more and have no shading and very even coverage. There are no options for T5 in 18" and PC is just not reaaly worth it imo plus its hard to find and PC stuff these days. T5 kind of took over the florescent light scene.
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