what lighting would you use?

icy.bing · #1 02-17-2013, 02:32 AM

well what really going through my mind is that since my tank is rather shallow i do not require a strong light right?

mike31154 · #2 02-17-2013, 02:40 AM

As I mentioned, take a drive to J&L in Burnaby & have a look around. Nothing like seeing a light in person rather than something ordered through the interweb. If you do plan to upgrade at some time, then yes, get a more powerful light, but if not, no sense going overkill with more light than you need. Seems to me the Marineland fits your bill, you can get either the 18-24 inch or the next size up. It comes with the mounting option you want & the newer models have integrated timers. Should be plenty of light for soft coral and possibly some easier lps/sps if they're mounted higher in the tank. Beats ordering something unseen & waiting for the mailperson to deliver.

icy.bing · #3 02-17-2013, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by mike31154

As I mentioned, take a drive to J&L in Burnaby & have a look around. Nothing like seeing a light in person rather than something ordered through the interweb. If you do plan to upgrade at some time, then yes, get a more powerful light, but if not, no sense going overkill with more light than you need. Seems to me the Marineland fits your bill, you can get either the 18-24 inch or the next size up. It comes with the mounting option you want & the newer models have integrated timers. Should be plenty of light for soft coral and possibly some easier lps/sps if they're mounted higher in the tank. Beats ordering something unseen & waiting for the mailperson to deliver.

i will prob head down to JL sometime next week to check out some stuffs as my wife prob needs to do some shoping for her tank too... will definitly take a look at the lights availible..

Nano · #4 02-17-2013, 03:33 AM

Personally I wouldn't waste your cash on a marineland led fixture. Cheaply made to say the least. Id go with an AI SOL or even some ecoxotic panorama pro modules would work great in my opinion

Martin @ modularled.ca is a wicked guy to deal with and could give you tons of options on a shallow tank. Great service, free chocolates with any order what more could you ask

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Good luck in your hunt for lights