HELP with Lighting
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little_fish
Reef pro
Hello and Welcome!
LED lighting is the future of reef lighting, but i too would be wary of knock-off brands because there are lots of cheap imitations out there just riding on the LED high. If he has used that light over his personal tank for 6+ then it might be safe to buy it, but if its just over the frag tanks im not sure i would trust it because the corals dont spend much time with those lights.
But if you do want to go with t5 lighting i highly suggest this light, it will let you keep anything you want
Aquarium Lighting for Reef Systems: Current Nova Extreme Pro T-5 Fixtures
LED lighting is the future of reef lighting, but i too would be wary of knock-off brands because there are lots of cheap imitations out there just riding on the LED high. If he has used that light over his personal tank for 6+ then it might be safe to buy it, but if its just over the frag tanks im not sure i would trust it because the corals dont spend much time with those lights.
But if you do want to go with t5 lighting i highly suggest this light, it will let you keep anything you want
Aquarium Lighting for Reef Systems: Current Nova Extreme Pro T-5 Fixtures
Smitty
Reef pro
Hello and welcome to the site...I agree with lil fish.
what about this LED?
Reef Aquarium Lighting & LED Lights: Marineland Reef Capable LED Lighting System
Reef Aquarium Lighting & LED Lights: Marineland Reef Capable LED Lighting System
Sir Alex
Dragon the eel (below)
There are some advantages to metal halide if you don't mind the heat and extra power consumption. And you can get them cheap: Odyssea 48 inch Metal Halide Fixture 2x250W HQI + 4x54W T5 +6xDual LED
And these are some nice LEDs: Maxspect Mazarra P Triple Complete Package - wish I could afford it. :12:
And these are some nice LEDs: Maxspect Mazarra P Triple Complete Package - wish I could afford it. :12:
Sir Alex
Dragon the eel (below)
Those wouldn't be powerful enough for a 2' tank.
BL1
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this is from the EcoRay site:
"-a tank 4 feet wide by 20” front to back width, would use 4 Ecoray 60Ds with the short side facing the front"
Your tank is 18in wide but, I'd assume you'd need the same amount though.
"-a tank 4 feet wide by 20” front to back width, would use 4 Ecoray 60Ds with the short side facing the front"
Your tank is 18in wide but, I'd assume you'd need the same amount though.
BL1
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Absolutely, the only thing I think you'd notice is that you'd have some very dark areas in your tank.
Smitty
Reef pro
I have the Ecoray 60d over my tank...and from my understanding, one fixture is suitable for a 24x 24 inch area, so you may be ok with just two of them.
