Lighting options for 20" cube? - Page 2

GreenSpottedPuffer · #1 10-28-2009, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by lastlight

Nothing comes to mind. I think the mh pendant is the way to go.

Are you thinking retrofit or an actual pendant? What do you have now?

I prefer retro fit I think but I haven't found anything.

I have a regular CF spiral bulb over the tank because its just a brackish tank now. Nothing living other than the fish.

I had that 250 watt DE MH but the heat was crazy and I needed too much equipment for that set up (chiller). I got so tired of dealing with all the additives, heat, too much sps, ect.... I sold it to get a baby green spotted puffer (my old one had died earlier this year) and use the tank to grow it up from fresh to saltwater. I was going to take longer to get it to full marine but I kind of rushed it along already.

So I prefer T5 to avoid heat issues.

lastlight · #2 10-28-2009, 06:25 AM

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

GreenSpottedPuffer · #3 10-28-2009, 06:27 AM

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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".

Ok, that's what I thought.

I guess I will have to go MH then. Maybe just a 150 this time.

Anyone know how much cooler a 150 would be compared to a 250?

lorenz0 · #4 10-28-2009, 07:27 AM

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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 · #5 10-28-2009, 07:47 AM

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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 · #6 10-28-2009, 08:36 AM

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 · #7 10-28-2009, 08:46 AM

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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

mseepman · #8 10-28-2009, 08:22 PM

Current makes an 18" T5HO and several fixtures for it. I use the 2 bulb version above my 16G nano.

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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".

GreenSpottedPuffer · #9 10-28-2009, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mseepman

Current makes an 18" T5HO and several fixtures for it. I use the 2 bulb version above my 16G nano.

Where did you get this fixture?

mseepman · #10 10-28-2009, 09:03 PM

I got mine from OA.

Again, mine is the cheapie 2 bulb, 1 reflector model...http://oceanaquatics.com/store/produ...%22-Saltwater/

Here is their high end version...

http://oceanaquatics.com/store/produ...eme-Pro-20%22/