Whats the most powerful light for a 10 gal

fkshiu · #1 08-09-2007, 11:26 PM

There's nobody stopping you from putting a 1000W MH on top of the 10 gallon, but the law of diminshing returns and heat issues probably dictate that 150W MHs are as much as reasonably possible.

TJSlayer · #2 03-23-2008, 06:25 PM

I have an incadescent hood with aluminum refectors and picked up 2 coralife 20 watt mini compact flourecent 50/50 bulbs.

10,000k/Actinic

Looks good and was only about $45 complete

May not be the best but works and provides 4 watts per gallon....

kwirky · #3 03-31-2008, 06:18 AM

just run a 400W 20k bulb like some of the guys on the nano forums do. You'd evaporate your entire tank each day but think of the SPS you could keep! lol

Whatigot · #4 04-01-2008, 08:25 PM

seems crazy.
I had a 15 gallon with nothing but a 50/50 65 watt compact and grew just about everything in it.
Guess I was just cheap and lucky....lol

Marlin65 · #5 04-02-2008, 01:41 AM

70 or 150 would be my choice but then I am running 250 on 25 Gal.
You would probably run hot so you might have to get a chiller so another $300

With pc you are limited and T5 you are 24" for the smallest so MH is your best bet. My two cents.

Whatigot · #6 04-02-2008, 04:26 PM

I would try a compact and then upgrade if you find you need to.
i think you will be pleasantly surprised.