10g Build need some input!

Jarred1 · 02/01/2010, 06:14 AM

I'm cycling my 10g tank and im looking for a light. I have 2 differnt fixtures in mind. I'm planning on having mushrooms and zoas but mostly pulsing xenia.

http://www.fishneedit.com/t5ho-24quo...quarium-l.html

http://www.aquacave.com/current-usa-...1136-2368.html

thanks for any help

SDahmer · 02/01/2010, 06:58 AM

Personally, I'd use the current one. Either would work though. I say pick the one YOU like better.

Jarred1 · 02/01/2010, 07:14 AM

which one do you think is more reliable?

Chiefsurfer · 02/01/2010, 09:26 AM

I would look at a current usa 24" 2-bulb fixture. I have heard the 18" bulbs are hard to come bye still, and that 10K daylight will be very yellow. Brand-wise, I would definitely use the current over the other tho.

reeflord · 02/01/2010, 09:37 AM

I used a 40 watt pc retro for my 10 gallon... It was a 20 inch fixture, I took it apart because the the fixture wouldn't fit under the canopy..
it cost me $20 used plus the cost of the bulb

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1776225

Jarred1 · 02/01/2010, 11:45 AM

i have a coral life 24 in 2x65w power compact light fixture, if i just put 1 65 50/50 bulb in it would that be good idea?

mattskims · 02/01/2010, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chiefsurfer

I would look at a current usa 24" 2-bulb fixture. I have heard the 18" bulbs are hard to come bye still, and that 10K daylight will be very yellow. Brand-wise, I would definitely use the current over the other tho.

+1...24" allows for SO many more bulb options. Also, does the FNI light have individual reflectors? If not, def. go with the Current as I believe they now some with individual reflectors.

Damsels R Cool · 02/01/2010, 05:11 PM

go with the current it's the best i use it on both my 10 gallons also you could get it for $54 shipped at LNT

Jarred1 · 02/01/2010, 07:06 PM

damsels where could you pm me that website plz, and are you a part of pbmas?

ks_tidal · 02/01/2010, 07:57 PM

i have a coral life 24 in 2x65w power compact light fixture, if i just put 1 65 50/50 bulb in it would that be good idea?

i would if you had the light free lol anything to save money and still have good lighting
would still be 6+ watts a gallon with only one bulb

Jarred1 · 02/02/2010, 12:36 PM

what kinds of corals can i keep with the t5 lights, it is going to be 3.6 watts per gallon and the tank is a standard 10g tank

thanks for the help

Jarred1 · 02/02/2010, 02:28 PM

which aqua scape do you like better???

aqua scape 1:

or aqua scape 2:

Thanks for any input!!!

NanoDrummer09 · 02/02/2010, 02:32 PM

i like aquascape 2 and i have a nova extreme and love it and if your just going to keep it simple it will work great!

Jarred1 · 02/02/2010, 02:36 PM

ok tanks soon i will go to walmart and get a tetra heater and throw it into the filter so you cant see it also im taking off the penguin bio wheel and putting on a marineland 350 so i have a lot more room for rubble rock, hopping i can get the light ordered in a week or so.

Jarred1 · 02/07/2010, 05:51 AM

02/01/2010, 06:14 AM	#1
Jarred1 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 1,262	10g Build need some input! I'm cycling my 10g tank and im looking for a light. I have 2 differnt fixtures in mind. I'm planning on having mushrooms and zoas but mostly pulsing xenia. http://www.fishneedit.com/t5ho-24quo...quarium-l.html http://www.aquacave.com/current-usa-...1136-2368.html thanks for any help

02/01/2010, 06:58 AM	#2
SDahmer Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 114	Personally, I'd use the current one. Either would work though. I say pick the one YOU like better. __________________ For sure dude... Current Tank Info: 60 cube

02/01/2010, 09:26 AM	#4
Chiefsurfer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Seaside Park, NJ Posts: 2,138	I would look at a current usa 24" 2-bulb fixture. I have heard the 18" bulbs are hard to come bye still, and that 10K daylight will be very yellow. Brand-wise, I would definitely use the current over the other tho. __________________ Chief Current Tank: 20 Gallon tall, 4-bulb t5 HO, Eshopps psk75H, ac-70 fuge. So far, green clown goby, striped goby, more gorillas than I wish I had, 5 SPS frags, 3 LPS Frags, 1 Softee, Turkey Wing Clam. Plan for the future: 120 gallon 4ft glass tank. Current Tank Info: 20 gallon tall Reef Tank

02/02/2010, 02:32 PM	#13
NanoDrummer09 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bradenton Posts: 451	i like aquascape 2 and i have a nova extreme and love it and if your just going to keep it simple it will work great! __________________ To symbiotically live with your reef is how i as a reefer, reef. Current Tank Info: 10 gallon filterless black agra sand, two snowflake clowns assorted zoas and SPS. Par38 LED lighting. A beautiful work in progress

02/01/2010, 07:14 AM	#3
Jarred1 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 1,262	which one do you think is more reliable?

02/01/2010, 09:37 AM	#5
reeflord Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: fraser, mi Posts: 213	I used a 40 watt pc retro for my 10 gallon... It was a 20 inch fixture, I took it apart because the the fixture wouldn't fit under the canopy.. it cost me $20 used plus the cost of the bulb http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1776225

02/01/2010, 11:45 AM	#6
Jarred1 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 1,262	i have a coral life 24 in 2x65w power compact light fixture, if i just put 1 65 50/50 bulb in it would that be good idea?

02/01/2010, 05:11 PM	#8
Damsels R Cool Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lakeworth Posts: 224	go with the current it's the best i use it on both my 10 gallons also you could get it for $54 shipped at LNT

02/01/2010, 07:06 PM	#9
Jarred1 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 1,262	damsels where could you pm me that website plz, and are you a part of pbmas?

02/01/2010, 07:57 PM	#10
ks_tidal Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 41	i have a coral life 24 in 2x65w power compact light fixture, if i just put 1 65 50/50 bulb in it would that be good idea? i would if you had the light free lol anything to save money and still have good lighting would still be 6+ watts a gallon with only one bulb

02/02/2010, 12:36 PM	#11
Jarred1 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 1,262	what kinds of corals can i keep with the t5 lights, it is going to be 3.6 watts per gallon and the tank is a standard 10g tank thanks for the help

02/02/2010, 02:28 PM	#12
Jarred1 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 1,262	which aqua scape do you like better??? aqua scape 1: or aqua scape 2: Thanks for any input!!!

02/02/2010, 02:36 PM	#14
Jarred1 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 1,262	ok tanks soon i will go to walmart and get a tetra heater and throw it into the filter so you cant see it also im taking off the penguin bio wheel and putting on a marineland 350 so i have a lot more room for rubble rock, hopping i can get the light ordered in a week or so.

02/07/2010, 05:51 AM	#15
Jarred1 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 1,262