WTB: any 18" or 20" light setup - CF or T5HO

Ekliptix · #1 09-23-2009, 03:23 AM

Hi,

First post. My gf has a 45gal tall tank with a weak 18" light. I'd like to get her a better light setup.

If you have any light set up for sale that's 18" or 20", please let me know.

Thanks!

Graham

aquajeep · #2 09-23-2009, 07:20 AM

if ur growing any corals u should get a double ended 250w hqi metal halide.light penetrates much deeper and looks nice on that type of tank.just a thought.

Ekliptix · #3 09-23-2009, 12:18 PM

That'd be nice, but a bit out of my price range.
There's a new coralife ~96 watt cf at my lfs for $190. I suppose I'm looking for something along these lines.

Snaz · #4 09-23-2009, 12:22 PM

If your handy you can build your own MH fixtures for a fraction of the cost. Take a look at this LONG thread with plenty of examples.
http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/inde...howtopic=91165

lorenz0 · #5 09-23-2009, 02:23 PM

don't waste your money on CF. for that tank, i wouldn't keep any coral in it

two thumbs up for the MH for it

mseepman · #6 09-23-2009, 03:30 PM

I would try one of these...other people on here have them and they aren't bad at all.

http://www.fishneedit.com/250w-metal...ndant-lig.html

Fits your price range too.

Make sure if you buy it to switch the bulb to 14k.

Binare · #7 09-23-2009, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mseepman

I would try one of these...other people on here have them and they aren't bad at all.

http://www.fishneedit.com/250w-metal...ndant-lig.html

Fits your price range too.

Make sure if you buy it to switch the bulb to 14k.

I'd almost get the 20k, in my experience his lamps are off. 14k looks closer to a 10k, 20k closer to 14K.

Stevey87 · #8 09-23-2009, 06:23 PM

If you are planning on having corals and if you buy compact f lights, you are literally throwing your money away. Once you get into LPS corals or higher you will realize you will need T5HO or better.