Help lighting a 24" cube

i have crabs · #1 03-07-2009, 06:31 PM

4 bulbs wont cut it for most sps even in 18", i have 8bulbs and i just ordered a giesmann infinity to replace them with,
i would sugest a fixture with a 250w and 2-4 t5's or maybe 2x 150w and 2-4 t5's

if you really want to keep it all t5's then look at the ati or some of the other higher end lights that you can get at least 6-8 bulbs

noirsphynx · #2 03-07-2009, 06:45 PM

I knew 4 bulbs wouldn't cut it. I was thinking of eventually going with a 6 bulb but that'll be a while. The Infinity is really nice but lots of $, I bet it'll look sharp on your tank.

mseepman · #3 03-07-2009, 07:04 PM

I think the fishneedit option might be okay but you need to know that the 2 bulb versions do not have independent reflectors. Now is this a must...I don't know. I converted my Aqualite Pro from two 65W PC's to 4 39W T5HO and I get double if not more the light and each pair of bulbs only has 1 reflector.

I know that individual reflectors is better, I just didn't have the room and neither does the fishneedit T5ho light.

Not sure if that helps but I think it would be a nice light for a decent price.

Black Phantom · #4 03-07-2009, 10:28 PM

It just so happens that my small tank is exactly the same size that you are considering. Right now I'm running a 150MH pendant with no actinics. Mostly have SPS and some softies. I've used this light for about a year now with no problems. Growth rates are all good.
Check out Phreezee as he had a nice (I think it's a Fishneedit) pendant he was going to sell me but it wouldn't fit the lip of my aquarium
This is the light I currently have. I'm going to sell it but I have to find a replacement first.

http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/mh...+1+x+150W.html

Red Coral Aquariums · #5 03-07-2009, 10:52 PM

We have these in stock
NEW WAVE T5 28 (2 FT - 8 LAMP)
you can view here.

http://www.sunlightsupply.com/aqua/p...g&type=product

Kevin

noirsphynx · #6 03-07-2009, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Coral Aquariums

We have these in stock
NEW WAVE T5 28 (2 FT - 8 LAMP)
you can view here.

http://www.sunlightsupply.com/aqua/p...g&type=product

Kevin

Do they have the individual reflectors? I'm not sure I like the fact that they won't accept the protective lens. It might be something to consider though but what is the Canadian pricing on it?