Ligthing delema??? Opinions Please

The Grizz · #1 02-06-2010, 04:51 AM

So I have decided that I am going to bite the bullet an buy new light's for the new tank. But I don't know what to go with.

Reminder of the tank: 96"L x 22"W x 18"D

Here are the option's that I am looking at:

2 of these
http://www.reefshops.com/sunsun-hld-...ight-fans.html

or 2 of these
http://www.reefshops.com/odyssea-48-...d-and-fan.html

or ? of these
http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/sl...C+8+x+54W.html

any input would be great on these or other option's.

Fishward · #2 02-06-2010, 04:55 AM

I picked up a 6 bulk of the Sunlight Supply Tek light from Carmen for the 65 i bought off you.. I love it. great sleek look over the tank. fantastic fixture altogether. would absolutely vote for the tek.

The Grizz · #3 02-06-2010, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Fishward

I picked up a 6 bulk of the Sunlight Supply Tek light from Carmen for the 65 i bought off you.. I love it. great sleek look over the tank. fantastic fixture altogether. would absolutely vote for the tek.

I like them to but have to make sure it is enough light for all the coral & anemones I have, don't want to lose any in the move over. Your tank is looking good BTW.

Fishward · #4 02-06-2010, 05:03 AM

if you're worried about light intensity have a look at some of Doug's photos.. he's got the same fixture. thats what sold it for me. if he can keep THAT tank with a tek, i dont know what else i'd ever need.

Plus, your tank is only 18" deep..

Carmen · #5 02-06-2010, 05:04 AM

PERSONALLY, I love the color of the T5's and the array of choices there are in colors and such. Much preferred the Tek to my MH. Also less heat to worry about. And with only 18" depth I think you would be happy with T5's...

fishytime · #6 02-06-2010, 05:19 AM

and mine is just the six bulb

.....go with the eight and the skys the limit...

the marine apprentice · #7 02-06-2010, 05:19 AM

i completly agree with carmen on this one greg. go with the t5's we talked about the other night.

The Grizz · #8 02-06-2010, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Fishward

if you're worried about light intensity have a look at some of Doug's photos.. he's got the same fixture. thats what sold it for me. if he can keep THAT tank with a tek, i dont know what else i'd ever need.

Plus, your tank is only 18" deep..

Good point but I wonder how many bulbs per side.

The Grizz · #9 02-06-2010, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by fishytime

and mine is just the six bulb

.....go with the eight and the skys the limit...

You think that 2 48" 8 bulb fixture's would do it Doug

the marine apprentice · #10 02-06-2010, 05:29 AM

thats 864watts greg im sure you could come up with some wicked combo on the bulbs