Lighting for 90 gal.
- Thread starter itz frank
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Well since the tank is deep I'd like to go with Metal halides that will penetrate deeper then PCs. Maybe a mix of the two. I'd like to spend $300 for lighting but i can get soemthing better used for the same price i'll jump at it. I'm looking for someone who possibly has something for sale in the area or club.
I've been hearing alot of good things about T-5's. I currently have pc's on my nano and will definitely do T-5's when I get a larger tank. The benefits, in my case, would be less heat, lower power consumption, and bulbs that are relatively inexpensive compared to metal halides. If these are factors to you, then you should check them out.
Rogger Castells
New member
I bought t5's for my 75, but I have not installed them yet, I am hoping to do it tonight, I will post some pics of before and after
bawla47
Premium Member
for a 90 id recommend overdrivng the bulbs because of the depth. youll get good par from t5s up until about 20" or so. id either do a 6x54 watt t5 setup, or 2 - 250 watt mh, with optional supplemental actinics.
with those lights, youd be able to keep anything youd like in the tank.
with those lights, youd be able to keep anything youd like in the tank.
Bullredchaser
New member
I have a dual 250 watt HQI De Halide fixture made by Aqua Medic for 250.00, it has power compacts for actinics but they dont work.New it was 1200.00 .If your handy you can swap out the PC ballast or bulbs.Looks like this one but it's black and is 250's instead of 150's. http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_lighting_metal_halide_aqua_medic_spacelight.asp?CartId=
Bret61081
Active member
check out
http://www.aquatraders.com
They carry some lower end lighting systems but they are at a great price...
http://www.aquatraders.com
They carry some lower end lighting systems but they are at a great price...
