20l lighting question?

kpk · 05/09/2006, 10:51 PM

I have a 2x65w pc, but wondering if a 150w hqi would be alot better? I will be propping mainly zoos and a few lps...

Kyle

JenDub · 05/10/2006, 06:40 AM

Hey Kyle,

A 150w 20k mh with 2X65w pc's or t5's would be perfect. They make some cool little fixtures like the outer orbit or the one on here:
http://www.aquauniverse.com/componen...hop/Itemid,31/

kpk · 05/10/2006, 07:34 AM

That would be really nice, but there insn't one in 30". Plus I am trying to think into the future, lol. I am thinking by the end of summer I may want to get a 40g breeder for prop/growout and then will need a 36" hood.

What do you think about http://www.fishsupply.com/jbjk2vihqime.html
One for now and get another when I get a larger prop? Are the pcs absolutely necessary? I have 2 vhos suppliments along with my 250s on my 75g but I don't want to go that drastic you know.

Thanks Jen,
kyle

kpk · 05/21/2006, 05:14 PM

I ended up finding a aquamedic ocean light 250w 20k hqi on the selling forum and getting it. It really looks good.
Not quite like a frag tank, but needed more filtration.

hamburglar · 05/21/2006, 08:26 PM

That looks cool! I wonder if some sort of reflective material would be useful on that back wall between the tank and the light fixture. I see where you have to raise the light quite high to cover the tank evenly, but you end up losing a lot of lights on all sides.

kpk · 05/21/2006, 08:35 PM

Actually I had it at 12" off the water and it covered good. Now it is about 18" and still covers good. The reason that I put it up so high is because of heat and the tank isn't but 12" tall. I just figured to keep the heat down it would be cool like this. My 75g is like 22" tall and then the lights are mounted 6" off the water, so I figured this would work ok for now. I plan on a 24x24x12 at the end of summer (can't wait).

Thanks for the compliment. Do you think the light is to far from the water?

Kyle

05/09/2006, 10:51 PM	#1
kpk Been Reefin' Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Elk City, OK Posts: 2,180	20l lighting question? I have a 2x65w pc, but wondering if a 150w hqi would be alot better? I will be propping mainly zoos and a few lps... Kyle __________________ Starting over!!! Rimless 90g 48.5x24.5x18 Planet Aquarium, PVC bottom, 1/2" glass, center external overflow, black back, barebottom, H&S skimmer, 40g sump, DIY stand, etc. http://www.reefcentral.com/ Current Tank Info: 90g Rimless in the works

05/10/2006, 06:40 AM	#2
JenDub Registered Member. Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 2,827	Hey Kyle, A 150w 20k mh with 2X65w pc's or t5's would be perfect. They make some cool little fixtures like the outer orbit or the one on here: http://www.aquauniverse.com/componen...hop/Itemid,31/ __________________ Jen & Charles; Reefing's Dynamic Duo =) Got a Propagation Question? Feel Free to Ask/PM/Email! Current Tank Info: 700g Coral Propagation System & 120g LPS Display

05/10/2006, 07:34 AM	#3
kpk Been Reefin' Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Elk City, OK Posts: 2,180	That would be really nice, but there insn't one in 30". Plus I am trying to think into the future, lol. I am thinking by the end of summer I may want to get a 40g breeder for prop/growout and then will need a 36" hood. What do you think about http://www.fishsupply.com/jbjk2vihqime.html One for now and get another when I get a larger prop? Are the pcs absolutely necessary? I have 2 vhos suppliments along with my 250s on my 75g but I don't want to go that drastic you know. Thanks Jen, kyle __________________ Starting over!!! Rimless 90g 48.5x24.5x18 Planet Aquarium, PVC bottom, 1/2" glass, center external overflow, black back, barebottom, H&S skimmer, 40g sump, DIY stand, etc. http://www.reefcentral.com/ Current Tank Info: 90g Rimless in the works

05/21/2006, 05:14 PM	#4
kpk Been Reefin' Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Elk City, OK Posts: 2,180	I ended up finding a aquamedic ocean light 250w 20k hqi on the selling forum and getting it. It really looks good. Not quite like a frag tank, but needed more filtration. __________________ Starting over!!! Rimless 90g 48.5x24.5x18 Planet Aquarium, PVC bottom, 1/2" glass, center external overflow, black back, barebottom, H&S skimmer, 40g sump, DIY stand, etc. http://www.reefcentral.com/ Current Tank Info: 90g Rimless in the works

05/21/2006, 08:35 PM	#6
kpk Been Reefin' Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Elk City, OK Posts: 2,180	Actually I had it at 12" off the water and it covered good. Now it is about 18" and still covers good. The reason that I put it up so high is because of heat and the tank isn't but 12" tall. I just figured to keep the heat down it would be cool like this. My 75g is like 22" tall and then the lights are mounted 6" off the water, so I figured this would work ok for now. I plan on a 24x24x12 at the end of summer (can't wait). Thanks for the compliment. Do you think the light is to far from the water? Kyle __________________ Starting over!!! Rimless 90g 48.5x24.5x18 Planet Aquarium, PVC bottom, 1/2" glass, center external overflow, black back, barebottom, H&S skimmer, 40g sump, DIY stand, etc. http://www.reefcentral.com/ Current Tank Info: 90g Rimless in the works

05/21/2006, 08:26 PM	#5
hamburglar Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New Bern NC Posts: 467	That looks cool! I wonder if some sort of reflective material would be useful on that back wall between the tank and the light fixture. I see where you have to raise the light quite high to cover the tank evenly, but you end up losing a lot of lights on all sides.