Which Fixture Would You Recommend for a 40 Gallon Breeder?

[Myka]

Probably...depends on what kind of corals you want.

[Myka]

Wouldn't it cost less to buy a single pendant like a Lumenarc? They are about $160, plus your choice of ballast and bulb. If you don't want to keep SPS, then you likely don't need the big guns, but the single Lumenarc reflector should do a good job covering that tank.

If you're stuck on getting two, then go for PFO mini HQI pendants. they are $120 each, plus ballast (you can get a dual ballast), plus bulbs.

I think the Lumenarc would be your cheapest route. Think of all the T5 bulbs you'll have to buy!

[Puff]

Originally Posted by Myka

Wouldn't it cost less to buy a single pendant like a Lumenarc? They are about $160, plus your choice of ballast and bulb. If you don't want to keep SPS, then you likely don't need the big guns, but the single Lumenarc reflector should do a good job covering that tank.

If you're stuck on getting two, then go for PFO mini HQI pendants. they are $120 each, plus ballast (you can get a dual ballast), plus bulbs.

I think the Lumenarc would be your cheapest route. Think of all the T5 bulbs you'll have to buy!

i MIGHT have an SPS or two, but it would most likely just be monti caps or digitata (which i have under my 150W sunpod). other than that i dont need too much light.

where can i find these Lumenarc reflectors and other stuff that you listed?

i might look at a 50 gallon breeder now (just measured out a 40G breeder and it seems a bit shallower than i thought, the 50 is only 2 inches taller though, so im not sure if my lighting choice would have to be altered too much.

thanks a lot for all this help everyone, im very appreciative of it!

[Drock169]

Dave, I've got a used 36" inch fixture, 1 250W HQI with the actinics and moonlighting. If you need one cheap let me know.

[Puff]

Originally Posted by Drock169

Dave, I've got a used 36" inch fixture, 1 250W HQI with the actinics and moonlighting. If you need one cheap let me know.

what fixture is it?

im deciding whether to go with 2 150W for better coverage, or just 1 250.

thanks for the offer man.

havent seen you in JL lately, you still working there?

[Myka]

If you go with a single MH bulb, be sure to go with a mogul for better coverage. I decided to sell my 65g because of the waste. If you're going to buy 2 lights you may as well have a 48" tank. I didn't want to upgrade ALL my equipment, so I decided to go with a cube instead with a single bulb.

Everything I listed you can get at J&L. Talk to Mike, Jack, or Jeff about lighting there...they will all keep you well taken care of.

[Drock169]

Its an odyssea fixture. but i would honestly recommend you go with the dual 150W. Youre going to notice 6" on each side that will get minimal light. The 150W's will give you better coverage and more than enough light.