enough/too much light?

[Don_Gnomio]

hey everyone,

im setting up a 10 gallon and was looking at these lights:
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=13637&N=2004+113345

thanks for your imput
Victor

 

[Don_Gnomio]

or i was even thinking this one...
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=12111&N=2004+113347

the 18"

 

[Henry22]

I have 96 over my fifteen but people generally put the 96 powerquad over a ten. I dont think either of those would be too small. On the last one, do you plan on making a hoo?, because that is just the light and reflector.

 

[Don_Gnomio]

yes i know that i would need to make a hood for the retro..

i was thinking of makeing a stand then a matching hood if i bought the retro.

the reason why i ask if it is too much is because a guy at the lfs said that it was too much light and that i woul cook my tank, but i dont think so, i just wanted to get other opinions...

 

[Daemonfly]

LFS guy doesn't know what he's talking about (as usual).

Neither is too much light. People put 150w MH on their 10g tanks (I've even seen higher).

Edit: The only problem the higher light amounts would give is usually temperature problems. This can be solved with proper design of hood & it's cooling.

 

[Don_Gnomio]

yea thats what i thought..

i was just calling to ask for a price and the guy didnt even give the the price for the fixture i was asking for...

 

[glxtrix]

I've seen a 250 MH over a 10g, it all really depends on what your plannig on putting in the tank.

 

[Don_Gnomio]

thanks for he responses...

now i have another question

other than foster and smith(or e-bay), where do you think i can find the lights for cheaper?

i may just get the retro from another lfs where the people know me better and will give me what i want...lol

thanks
Vic

 

[SJGreene]

You could check out Premium Aquatics (www.premiumaquatics.com). They usually have pretty good prices on stuff. I know they have great customer service, which is good in case you ever have any problems with anything you order from them.

 

[Amphiprionocellaris]

You could also check hellolights (hellolights.com) or marinedepot. They usually have great prices.

 

[Don_Gnomio]

ok so i think ive decided on a fixture....

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=13734&N=2004+113345

the lfs (not the one that was lieing to me...lol) has the same light for $85

so i think we have a winner! lol

 

[Carl_in_Florida]

[welcome]

S_JGreene

 

[tripstank]

I had the Current Dual Satellite that has 80 watts PC in it. I was happy with it. I have no complaints! I just upgraded my lights over my 10 Gal to 250 watts Metal Halide HQI.