What kind of light for 10g macro tank?

wendy32693 · 04/11/2012, 01:55 PM

I have a 10g dwarf seahorse/ macro tank but the lights i have now definitely need to be upgraded. But i have no idea what kind of light would be good for a 10g for macros. Any suggestions and help would be great. Would like to keep the price under $80 for the lights....Thanks

wendy32693 · 04/14/2012, 12:10 AM

No suggestions?

rick12 · 04/14/2012, 08:38 AM

what are you currently using for lighting?
also, what macro are you growing/
i would think inexpensive compact florescent would work for a 10 gal.

Disher · 04/29/2012, 11:59 AM

I have the 36w current USA fixture on my 10g macro tank and it works really well! I can send you a pic of you'd like to get some ideas.

TL1000RSquid · 04/29/2012, 12:47 PM

2 tube T5NO would work and they're under $40 for 10g sized. As said above even a CFL would probably do the job.

Disher · 04/29/2012, 01:59 PM

I failed to mention that the fixture I'm using is T5. Depending on what macros you want would determine either pc, t5 or even LEDs.

salty55 · 05/07/2012, 01:31 PM

Im currently used two 18 watt NO flouresent over a 20 gallon tall macro refugium. One bulb is a hagen 6500k and the other is a zoo med actinic.
i currently have what i believe to be a species of halymenia, some green gracilaria, and a small wad of chaeto. The growth is very slow, to non-excistant. Especially for the chaeto which is at the bottom, and sort of nestled under a rock ledge.
i am definitely going to stronger lighting before i get my much anticipated, bottom dwelling seagrasses.

Im thinging about going LED this time around since i can DIY a fixture for about the same price as replacing my NO flourescent bulbs.

04/11/2012, 01:55 PM	#1
wendy32693 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 68	What kind of light for 10g macro tank? I have a 10g dwarf seahorse/ macro tank but the lights i have now definitely need to be upgraded. But i have no idea what kind of light would be good for a 10g for macros. Any suggestions and help would be great. Would like to keep the price under $80 for the lights....Thanks

05/07/2012, 01:31 PM	#7
salty55 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: where the wind comes sweeping down the plains Posts: 491	Im currently used two 18 watt NO flouresent over a 20 gallon tall macro refugium. One bulb is a hagen 6500k and the other is a zoo med actinic. i currently have what i believe to be a species of halymenia, some green gracilaria, and a small wad of chaeto. The growth is very slow, to non-excistant. Especially for the chaeto which is at the bottom, and sort of nestled under a rock ledge. i am definitely going to stronger lighting before i get my much anticipated, bottom dwelling seagrasses. Im thinging about going LED this time around since i can DIY a fixture for about the same price as replacing my NO flourescent bulbs. __________________ sent from my laptop while sitting on the couch! Current Tank Info: 75 gallon display, 20 gallon sump, 20 gallon display fuge, vertex IN100 skimmer, apex, tunze 6055x2, tlc kalkreactor/phosreactor, APEX controlled LED

04/14/2012, 12:10 AM	#2
wendy32693 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 68	No suggestions?

04/14/2012, 08:38 AM	#3
rick12 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 738	what are you currently using for lighting? also, what macro are you growing/ i would think inexpensive compact florescent would work for a 10 gal.

04/29/2012, 11:59 AM	#4
Disher Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 66	I have the 36w current USA fixture on my 10g macro tank and it works really well! I can send you a pic of you'd like to get some ideas.

04/29/2012, 12:47 PM	#5
TL1000RSquid Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NY Posts: 344	2 tube T5NO would work and they're under $40 for 10g sized. As said above even a CFL would probably do the job.

04/29/2012, 01:59 PM	#6
Disher Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 66	I failed to mention that the fixture I'm using is T5. Depending on what macros you want would determine either pc, t5 or even LEDs.