Lighting options for 20" cube?

[lorenz0]

Originally Posted by lastlight

I don't recall ever seeing a reef t5 bulb (or any for that matter) for sale at less than 24".

nova extreme pro has a 6 bulb in 20 inches. the down side to anything under 24" is that no one makes bulbs for them. I agree with lastlight, take a look into LED's esspecally for what you want it sounds perfect

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

Originally Posted by lorenz0

nova extreme pro has a 6 bulb in 20 inches. the down side to anything under 24" is that no one makes bulbs for them. I agree with lastlight, take a look into LED's esspecally for what you want it sounds perfect

What LED's would you look into other than Elos?

[lastlight]

The DIY forum on RC has a few amazing write-ups if you're feeling adventurous. I think most people are using the CREE leds.

[lorenz0]

Originally Posted by lastlight

The DIY forum on RC has a few amazing write-ups if you're feeling adventurous. I think most people are using the CREE leds.

agreed, same with on nano reef. they have a few write ups cause the elos is out there for pricing. I will search for them tomorrow

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

Might look into a few of these:

http://www.nanocustoms.com/product_i...roducts_id=213

[Mrfish55]

Originally Posted by GreenSpottedPuffer

Might look into a few of these:

http://www.nanocustoms.com/product_i...roducts_id=213

That would look cool, I am using 175w MH in a Luminmax over the FOWLR and find it is not nearly as hot as the 250w I was running (warm to the touch) and the spread is nice and even, worth looking at but probably overkill on a 20" tank.

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

Originally Posted by Mrfish55

That would look cool, I am using 175w MH in a Luminmax over the FOWLR and find it is not nearly as hot as the 250w I was running (warm to the touch) and the spread is nice and even, worth looking at but probably overkill on a 20" tank.

I was considering a 175 maybe.

I like the LED idea though. They will last a heck of a long time, low wattage and power cost, no need for a bulky fixture (just regular sockets and cords).

I think 2 or 3 of them over the tank would be very bright.

[lorenz0]

Originally Posted by GreenSpottedPuffer

Might look into a few of these:

http://www.nanocustoms.com/product_i...roducts_id=213

Thats actually the design of the guy in this think:

http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/inde...owtopic=186982

good read

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

Thanks I will read that when I get home.

Anyone know what a lamp like this would equal in terms of MH? Someone on RC said about a 150 but I'm not sure if that's true or not.