wtb Lights and powerhead/pump, could use some help from some socal locals

[mr.bear]

hey everyone i got a 30 gallon cube and i need some lights for my sw tank.im gonna be keeping only easy corals...as for now no sps and stuff like that.just mushrooms and zoos most likely.i wanted to buy or trade for MH setup.im guessing maybe something like a 150 or 70 w?dont know much about them so i really like the best input info you guys can share on brands,lighting time,bulb life,ect..i also need a powerhead pump one for my tank for motion/flow and the other for my cpr refugeium...thanks in advance to all

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wtb
1.mh lighting system/a plug and play type and hopeing its not to killer on the electric bill
2.powerhead=wanna try out one of those SEIO'S
3.small/med size rio pump for my cpr fuge

thanks again luis

 

[sinned]

Luis-
Joining a marine club in your area, i.e. MASLAC, SCMAS, etc. would a great
source of info. Dennis

 

[laverda]

If your not keeping SPS you dont really need a MH. I do have a 175 Hamilton balast with 2 bulbs and a spider reflector for sale. Here is a pic> http://www.ducatipartsblowout.com/misc/reef_stuff4sale.htm

 

[JeffersonReef]

Hey Luis -

I have a SEIO 620 (I think thats the model.. will check when I get home) and a RIO 1100. PM me if ur interested, I'll let em go for really cheap.

As far as lighting, I agree with Laverda. I personally went ahead and bought a MH fixture anyway for my 125g, since I did want to keep clams etc lower in the tank... and I wasnt sure if I wanted to ever keep SPS or not. I would think about what you want to keep long term, and decide on lighting based on that. With a 30g tank, you could prolly keep just about anything you wanted under PC lighting, except for a few exceptions (IE more difficult SPS)! In my humblest of opinions, you only really *need* MH if ur tank is over 20 or 24" deep. If I had a 30g... I would just go PC or T5. HTH! LMK if ur interested in the SEIO and/or the RIO.

Tony

 

[mr.bear]

thanks guys for the help so far...still looking for lights...