lighting fixture questions...

UTTAngel · 02/03/2008, 12:13 PM

Maybe I'll get a better response here...

So I want to upgrade my lighting from the single light hood that came with my tank so that I can eventually keep more corals.. I have a 29g tank that is 30in long and the current bulb is 24in
question #1: Do I need a 30in fixture or the 24in fixture? (I've heard both)
question #2: I was looking at these 2 fixtures:
http://www.aquariumguys.com/lunaraqualight4.html
and
http://www.aquariumguys.com/dualsatellite3.html

anyone ever have any experience with either of these?

I would like to use the lunar lights and have a good quality fixture, but I want to get the right thing..

question #3: Am I looking at the right type of fixtures?

question #4: Is there something better for close to the same price or cheaper that would work as well?

Thanks in advance for your help!

~Melinda

afish70 · 02/03/2008, 12:21 PM

i have 2 of the coral life fixtures for my 75 gallon and my 55 gallon. i am waiting for my new fixture for my 20 gallon to get to me. i would say that if you have a 30" tank get a 30" fixture. reason being is the light will cover the entire tank instead of having "dead spots" (no direct light). i use my fixtures with glass lids and have them both inside hoods i made myself that have multiple fans for cooling. make sure you get the fixtures with cooling fans, they do help. you can look on e-bay, same lights for like $50.00 cheaper. hope this helps you out.

02/03/2008, 12:13 PM	#1
UTTAngel Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: East Texas Posts: 144	lighting fixture questions... Maybe I'll get a better response here... So I want to upgrade my lighting from the single light hood that came with my tank so that I can eventually keep more corals.. I have a 29g tank that is 30in long and the current bulb is 24in question #1: Do I need a 30in fixture or the 24in fixture? (I've heard both) question #2: I was looking at these 2 fixtures: http://www.aquariumguys.com/lunaraqualight4.html and http://www.aquariumguys.com/dualsatellite3.html anyone ever have any experience with either of these? I would like to use the lunar lights and have a good quality fixture, but I want to get the right thing.. question #3: Am I looking at the right type of fixtures? question #4: Is there something better for close to the same price or cheaper that would work as well? Thanks in advance for your help! ~Melinda __________________ RBTA, Mushrooms, Green Star Polyps, 1 Fire Shrimp, 1 Flametail Blenny Current Tank Info: 75g Reef -Remora Pro, 40 lbs LR- Yes I know I need more.

02/03/2008, 12:21 PM	#2
afish70 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tampa Posts: 688	i have 2 of the coral life fixtures for my 75 gallon and my 55 gallon. i am waiting for my new fixture for my 20 gallon to get to me. i would say that if you have a 30" tank get a 30" fixture. reason being is the light will cover the entire tank instead of having "dead spots" (no direct light). i use my fixtures with glass lids and have them both inside hoods i made myself that have multiple fans for cooling. make sure you get the fixtures with cooling fans, they do help. you can look on e-bay, same lights for like $50.00 cheaper. hope this helps you out.