Lighting Idea for cube tank.

[JasonJ]

tank is 30" x 30" x 18" 70gal cube.

i dont want to use those hanging ones. since i dont want to put holes in the ceiling. i will be keeping mostly softies and a few lps ( brains & frogspawns)
coralife aqualight pro doesnt come in 30"...only 24" 36" etc.
my other options are

this
http://www.jlaquatics.com/phpstore/s..._ID=pc-ll30652

or

this
http://www.jlaquatics.com/phpstore/s..._ID=MH-CPENA20

any other suggestions are welcome. pls help thanks.

 

[Ti]

can you build a canopy?

 

[JasonJ]

no i dunno how to build one.

 

[pjf]

Here are some inexpensive T5 fixtures that come in a 30" length and mount on your tank rim:
http://www.marineandreef.com/shoppro/power_aqualightT5.htm

I've seen them at a LFS but I have not used them. Do inquire about the reflectors.

 

[GSMguy]

those t5s suck
buy a hanging pendant and build some kind of stand

 

[pjf]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8939279#post8939279 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by GSMguy
those t5s suck
buy a hanging pendant and build some kind of stand

I saw a Coralife Aqualight T5 in a LFS in Colorado over a soft coral frag tank. I admired the simple design but admit that I did not take a close look at it. What did you notice about it?

Thanks!