110g New tank need Lighting help/Info

lookout888 · 02/01/2006, 05:11 PM

First I would like to say thank you for all the great info I have gotten from this site.

I have a new (well new to me) 110g oceanic tank (24h x 60l x 18d)
I also have a canopy for the tank that is 12 inch high. I have read all about lights but am still lost to what I should get I was figuring about 5-6 wpg. I want to have some corals and anemones (more then shrooms), I was looking at...

2x http://www.aquadirect.com/store/cust...7&cat=0&page=2 (icecap 430)

But then I would need 6 bulbs (at least I think). And what would be the best lights to have in them.

I donÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t know is 60 inch long lights would be better then dual 30's.

If you have any ideas for a complete setup please tell model numbers or links.

Thanks for al the help

shag26272 · 02/02/2006, 04:29 AM

I would get three of these with an XM 20k bulb they have a coupon for 10% off right now it will be way easier then messing with those VHO bulbs and will look better too

http://www.hellolights.com/25methalbalk.html

Bojan · 02/02/2006, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by lookout888
I donÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t know is 60 inch long lights would be better then dual 30's.

60 inch long lights would be better then dual 30's. That is 100% sure, bacause of the better efficiency

I prefer T5 bulbs.

02/01/2006, 05:11 PM	#1
lookout888 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bradenton FL Posts: 588	110g New tank need Lighting help/Info First I would like to say thank you for all the great info I have gotten from this site. I have a new (well new to me) 110g oceanic tank (24h x 60l x 18d) I also have a canopy for the tank that is 12 inch high. I have read all about lights but am still lost to what I should get I was figuring about 5-6 wpg. I want to have some corals and anemones (more then shrooms), I was looking at... 2x http://www.aquadirect.com/store/cust...7&cat=0&page=2 (icecap 430) But then I would need 6 bulbs (at least I think). And what would be the best lights to have in them. I donÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t know is 60 inch long lights would be better then dual 30's. If you have any ideas for a complete setup please tell model numbers or links. Thanks for al the help

02/02/2006, 04:29 AM	#2
shag26272 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 3,088	I would get three of these with an XM 20k bulb they have a coupon for 10% off right now it will be way easier then messing with those VHO bulbs and will look better too http://www.hellolights.com/25methalbalk.html __________________ .