Lighting on a FOWLR??

The Grizz · #1 04-15-2011, 11:55 PM

Just wondering what peeps who have a FOWLR are using for light and what is the reason behind what you chose for a light?

Reefpins10 · #2 04-16-2011, 03:00 AM

Hey Grizz, back in 1993, I was running a 220 gallons FOWLR and I had never heard about T5 or Compact Flourescent lights at that time on the tank. I used 2 Actinic and 2 10K, I think it was called Super Glow light, something like that. And I never had any algae issue problem like I am having in my reef tank right now.

The Grizz · #3 04-16-2011, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Reefpins10

Hey Grizz, back in 1993, I was running a 220 gallons FOWLR and I had never heard about T5 or Compact Flourescent lights at that time on the tank. I used 2 Actinic and 2 10K, I think it was called Super Glow light, something like that. And I never had any algae issue problem like I am having in my reef tank right now.

So basically saying you where running t8 bulbs 18 hrs ago.

Was looking more for what people are using now in 2011.

Ryanst · #4 04-16-2011, 02:29 PM

Tagging along I will be starting a FOWLR in the next year.

The Grizz · #5 04-16-2011, 04:36 PM

I guess there is no one running a FOWLR anymore

Flash · #6 04-16-2011, 05:38 PM

in my 90gl i'm only running 4 t5 bulbs with 6 led moon lights. they are on about 9 hours a day right now...

and i am running that fixture because i haven't paid for it yet...
(thanks cale262) lol! and it looks great!

other wise, i will just continue to use t5 fixtures as i have no used for MH on the FWOLR... nothing in there to grow! lol!

The Grizz · #7 04-17-2011, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by bean

in my 90gl i'm only running 4 t5 bulbs with 6 led moon lights. they are on about 9 hours a day right now...

and i am running that fixture because i haven't paid for it yet...
(thanks cale262) lol! and it looks great!

other wise, i will just continue to use t5 fixtures as i have no used for MH on the FWOLR... nothing in there to grow! lol!

Ya I was think the same thing with my 116 gal because it is so deep, I might go with a 6-8 bulb 30" fixture if I can find one.

DAVE · #8 04-17-2011, 03:40 PM

On my 180 I am running a coral life 3x150w MH. I like the shimmer effect of the MH.

I rarely have all bulbs on though, usually just the center, or the far left/right.

I think I am going to look into a DIY LED in the future.