NEWBIE ? (lighting)

[SHAWNLX86]

I am currently setting up a 210gal tank (6ft x 2ft x 2ft) which was going to be a FOWLR. I have thought it over and decided throwing a few colonies of zoanthids in there might be a good idea. I am looking to buy a retrofit lighting system. would a power compact 4 X 96watts be ok or is T5 or vho better or do I need more juice. I'm looking to go with as liitle wattage as possible. The company also had a 576watt pc as well.

Thanks in advance,Shawn

 

[hangles]

Go T5 low heat and good par.
good luck!

 

[SHAWNLX86]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9069073#post9069073 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by hangles
Go T5 low heat and good par.
good luck!

DO YOU KNOW ANY GOOD PLACES TO GET A RETROFIT KIT AND HOW MUCH WATTAGE I'LL NEED?

 

[REEFSTOCK]

Watts mean nothing.

look at reefgeek.com for a starting point. They only carry the good stuff.

2 bulbs will run ya. 4 is better. 6 is more than you need but you can play with night and day settings. 8 bulbs is a bit overkill.

forget wattage it means nothing.
all the answers are out there.

don't use caps on forums.

HTH

 

[SHAWNLX86]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9070478#post9070478 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by REEFSTOCK
Watts mean nothing.

look at reefgeek.com for a starting point. They only carry the good stuff.

2 bulbs will run ya. 4 is better. 6 is more than you need but you can play with night and day settings. 8 bulbs is a bit overkill.

forget wattage it means nothing.
all the answers are out there.

don't use caps on forums.

HTH

What kind of bulbs are you refering to? t-5's?

thanks,Shawn

 

[REEFSTOCK]

http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/T5_Fluorescent/Bulbs/

ATI
Geisman
UVL
all good bulbs

The three top bulbs IMO are:

http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/T5...W_Actinic_Plus_T5_HO_Fluorescent_by_Giesemann
http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/T5..._Aquablue_Plus_T5_HO_Fluorescent_by_Giesemann
http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/T5...uper_Actinic_T5_HO_Fluorescent_by_UV_Lighting


For a display I would stay away from the Midday and GE day.

JIMO

 

[geoxman]

JMHO- but MH with VHO actinic combo is VERY hard to beat for zoo coloration. good luck on your choice!

 

[akrimmel]

geoxman
agreed but i love the color and clarity of the T5's and bulb combo's.