Pick my lighting (links provided)

[bj32482]

I have 15g high, the tank is 18 inches high, and 20 inches wide but I am considering getting a 24 inch retro fit light for future upgrades,
so give me some feefback, please


I am debating between these setups:

http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merc...t_Code=ESU-53202&Category_Code=Aqualightretro

http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merc...ROD&Product_Code=PFO-2X55R&Category_Code=PFOc

http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merc...uct_Code=CU-USA01133&Category_Code=Current-T5

http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merc...duct_Code=CU-ORBIT20&Category_Code=currentusa

 

[AIMFish]

I prefer t5HO but I have the 1020, 2x40w CF, Current model on a 10 gallon and it works well.

 

[Discdogge]

If possible, I'd go with the 70w or 150w HQI MH

 

[ek9vboi]

depends on what u want to grow...

If you want LPS, Softies, Zoos, and Mushrooms.... go with a t5 system (4 bulb IMO) since its a tall tank.

If you want SPS get a 150 MH system with 2 t5 actinic blubs. (My choice!)

Right now I am stuck with 65w x 2 and its alright but I want more lighting. I should have took the hit form b4 and went all out. Lighting is important when it comes to corals.

Just remember t5s might cost more, but it will put out more lighting then PC. MHs well they are spoken for.

 

[easye123]

i wouldnt listen too discdogge considering he has a huge blue tang in a 24g nano cube

hahahaha

 

[bj32482]

Thanks for all the ideas everyone



Anyone have any opinions on lighting stups that are $150 and below.
I don't want any sps or anything difficult, Just a simple nano tank.

besides, my wife would lose her mind if she knew I was even considering $150 for lights.


thanks everyone.
bj

 

[madnav87]

if you want cheap lights that are "good enough", try the coralife single strips. they are probably less than $70, and they have enough wattage to grow softies, zoas, etc.

 

[madnav87]

if you want cheap lights that are "good enough", try the coralife single strips. they are probably less than $70, and they have enough wattage to grow softies, zoas, etc.

 

[Henry22]

I have the coralife aqualight 96 watt powerquad. Its nice and I like it, but the bulbs are like 40. I dont know about orbits quality, but their 2x40 watt with moonlights.

 

[Discdogge]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7979382#post7979382 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by easye123
i wouldnt listen too discdogge considering he has a huge blue tang in a 24g nano cube

hahahaha

Look at that tang, he is very happy in there!

 

[easye123]

im sure hes soo happy he can move a whole 3 or 4 inches..

haha that made my day man...

not tryin to be mean or anything but dont u think that is a little weird..

theirs no rules or anything in this hobby and its not my tank and stuff but dont u think thats a little non nice for the fish