4 bulb T5 fixture for 20g?

[StephLionfish]

I'm looking for better lighting for my 20g Long LPS/ Zoa reef. I'm sticking to T5's, cause I can't afford LED's upfront, or Halides over time. Suggestions for a good fixture that holds 4 bulbs would be appreciated! Also, kind of keep in mind I'm on a bit of a budget... nothing too expensive... Also, what kind of bulbs are great? I don't like the look of a blue tank..

 

[fishgate]

I have just purchased my second light from these guys - a 4 bulb T5 with moonlights on 3 seperate plugs with external ballasts. $80 shipped! The same in 24" is only $65 shipped. They come with 2x10k, 2x actinic and the LED moonlights.

http://www.aquatraders.com/T5-Aquarium-Lighting-s/9.htm

 

[username in use]

This comes with bulbs, has built in timers and will be more than enough for that tank and those corals. You could even get some sps under it with no problem.

 

[username in use]

I have just purchased my second light from these guys - a 4 bulb T5 with moonlights on 3 seperate plugs with external ballasts. $80 shipped! The same in 24" is only $65 shipped. They come with 2x10k, 2x actinic and the LED moonlights.

http://www.aquatraders.com/T5-Aquarium-Lighting-s/9.htm

Aren't those the ones that catch fire?

 

[fishgate]

Aren't those the ones that catch fire?

I read that there was one reported incident and it was due to the magnetic ballast which has since been replaced with the electronic style. I am not concerned at all. Cheap does not necessarily mean bad.

 

[sqwat]

i just posted about the deep blue 4 bulb 96 watt with moon leds digatal display and timers glass lid.movable mounting legs that can fit any lid 10 20 30 they slide back and forth.and hooks wore and everything needed to hang it also included.in a 20 gallon you would be abble to keep sps lps anything you want.this is the best light fixture for the money 180$.comes with bulbs that arent the best but are good enough to startwith.its the deep blue solar extreme.trust me on this the other ones dont fit the tank lids like this one .its made out of great non rustable material.digital easy to set controles all lights.looks very good also on top of the tank.glass lid not like the plastic on the others.solid hardwear.great reflectors for the lights .it is even allot cheaper then the pthers and they dont come with bulbs.pm me if you need more info.dont waste youre money on the others.

 

[StephLionfish]

This comes with bulbs, has built in timers and will be more than enough for that tank and those corals. You could even get some sps under it with no problem.

...What does?

Thanks guys, I'll look into them.

 

[username in use]

woops, sorry :lol:

http://www.marinedepot.com/Current_...xtures-Current_USA-CU01150-FILTFIT54U-vi.html

 

[sqwat]

you wont go wrong with the fixture i mentioned .

 

[rtparty]

I read that there was one reported incident and it was due to the magnetic ballast which has since been replaced with the electronic style. I am not concerned at all. Cheap does not necessarily mean bad.

In this hobby, yes it does. Aquatraders crap is some of the absolute worst junk you can buy for a tank.

For a 20g tank you don't need to go all out but I wouldn't use an Odyssea fixture if they gave them to me for free. At least look at fishneedit.com