LF lights

[MikeP]

I'm trying to fix up my lighting. With the 2 pendent style lights I have now the middle of the tank is a bit dim. I was thinking of adding something like a coralife PC 96w (x2) fixture to brighten it up. Does anyone have something like this? I would also consider a 48in 250w MH set up (something that's an all one unit which also has a couple fluorescent lamps in it) if the price was reasonable. Anyway if you have something that might work for me send over a PM.

Thanks

[cav~firez22]

I would do 2 T5s one on each side.

[MikeP]

Originally Posted by cav~firez22

I would do 2 T5s one on each side.

The tank is 60in long and 24in wide. Right now I have my two pendents hanging on either side of the center brace. This leaves the middle of the tank a bit dimmer. I wanted something to add more light in that area.

[digital-audiophile]

It could be part and parcel of the type of pendant you are using, I would imagine those give you more of a spotlight effect. Have you thought about changing out to a rectangular style pendant, I would imagine you would end up using the same bulbs/ballasts that you already have?

[Geofrog]

Mike,
I have some 48"Coralife PC's. They are the 96W with moon lights. I only used them for 3 months. PM me if interested, I'll be gone all week but I'm back next week.

[MikeP]

Originally Posted by digital-audiophile

It could be part and parcel of the type of pendant you are using, I would imagine those give you more of a spotlight effect. Have you thought about changing out to a rectangular style pendant, I would imagine you would end up using the same bulbs/ballasts that you already have?

Yeah Greg, the problem is the 'spotlight' effect. I don't really think that changing from the vertical mount pendant to a horizontal type would change much because I would still have two hanging pendants. Plus I wouldn't mind adding some wattage to the tank. Thanks for the thought though.

[MikeP]

Originally Posted by Geofrog

Mike,
I have some 48"Coralife PC's. They are the 96W with moon lights. I only used them for 3 months. PM me if interested, I'll be gone all week but I'm back next week.

PM'd

[Zylumn]

Deb. emilyb has a nice light package for sale.

[EmilyB]

Thanks Kevin ! But my setup is only 2 x 175w and I think Mike wants to go up a notch.

[MikeP]

Actually I thought about it Deb, but I think yours has 2 bulbs in the fixture right? I kinda need to be picky about the dimensions at the moment and then when I have some more money I'll buy a complete set up that will replace everything.