Lights Needed

[Jason Aspley]

I just set up a 72 bow front tank. I am wanting to keep corals in it as well. I am looking for a good deal on some lights that would work well for that. I have heard many different ideas. Please let me know if you have anything I can use.

Thank You
Jason

 

[zef004]

I have a 48" Outer Orbit Pro Series HQI/T-5/LED Lights Combines metal halide, T-5 actinics, and LED it has 2 250w hqi new nevry been fired 10k and 2 used 14k 8 months/4t5 that's 8 months old 9led moonlight. And two fans maybe three They sale over$900.00 i'm saleing mine for $700.00 OBO.

With this light I grow all types of coral sps and sorties.

 

[zef004]

Also got some t5s 48" light from sunlight supply.

 

[Jason Aspley]

Lights Needed

Thank you for the offer but I dont have $700 to spend on lights at this time. Wish I did.

If you have any idea how to get good lighting at a cheaper price I would love to hear it.

Also, A DUMB question (I am sure) but hope for a good answer. Am I not able to do the T5's in a regular 48" light strip?

Thank You for your time
Jason

 

[NeveSSL]

T5HOs are what you want to get the amount of light needed. They require special ballasts and special end caps that prevent them from being used on a regular fluorescent strip.

As far as good lighting for cheap, your best bet would be to wait for a good deal. Otherwise you have to pay for good lighting.

How much are you wanting to spend?

Brandon

 

[zef004]

Brandon is right. The best is to DYI with t5 and save some money even my tek lighting I paid over 425.00 each 8t5s 48" and I worked for sunlight supply too. That was 5yrs ago and I order 10 for my friends and I. I have a 4 48" t5 set up fs but not good for sps it will be good for sorties got go look and see what I have.

 

[Jason Aspley]

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Thanks for all your help. I was hoping to spend around $200 or so. IS there anything I can do for good lighting with my regular strip lights till I get the money together for some T5's?

Thanks

 

[zef004]

You would need a special ballasts and special end caps for t5s or t8s t12 too. That are made those type of bulbs each one are dif.

 

[commonstranger]

Sit tight and save your money for some good lights you will be better off in the long run and much happier. IMO

 

[NeveSSL]

+1

Save up some more money while you wait on a good deal. No point in buying something you'll only sell 6 months from now. Just ask James.

Brandon

 

[Mikeyjer]

It's hard to get something good for corals for $200 unless you get someone's used lighting retro kit. Are you using it in a canopy??? It's very hard to retro fit anything inside of a bowfront, I can tell you that from a personal experience. I've got a 90 bowfront and I got two retrofit 250w halides in mine. Could I fit something else in there? Not really, but I know when Angela had her's, she had power compact or T-5's in hers along with halides I think if I remembered right. Depending on your Canopy of course, IF I did something like that, I would not be able to work on my tank period unless I remove the canopy completely every time I work on my tank. Unless your going without canopy, then you have more options.... Zef's lighting is very nice if you want to save up for it!!!!

 

[james3370]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15519251#post15519251 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by NeveSSL
+1

Save up some more money while you wait on a good deal. No point in buying something you'll only sell 6 months from now. Just ask James.

Brandon

to the OP....i seem to remember seeing a thread (lighting forum?) on a 90g corner & somebody posted a pic of their's that had a 24" on each side, (4) 36" staggered in middle & (2) 24" in the back....or something along those lines. it was a TIGHT fit, but damn did it look good

i'll see if i can fing it & post the link here....

**edit** ....i was close, it was (1) 24" in front, (4) 36" & then (3) 24"...all staggered sided to side. it looks PIIIIIMP

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=15507161#post15507161

 

[Jason Aspley]

Zef, Thank you for letting me come by so latke last night. The light looks great on my tank!! Also, thank you for the awesome looking frags......

Talk to you soon
Jason
Bowling Green KY

 

[zef004]

Glad everything work out for you.
I was to meet you. If you need any help on any info just PM or call.


Thanks Zef Lucas
happy reefing

 

[andywe]

If your interested, I have an Icecap 430 with heatsink, harness, and 4 Waterproof endcaps I am willing to sell fairly cheap. They areVHO (not t5) endcaps with it.