6ft 150g FOWLR lighting?

Kyuss · 02/01/2012, 12:58 AM

Finally getting back around to finishing my tank setup. I have the sump (75g), skimmer (SRO3000int), return pump (mag 12), etc, but I'm stumped on lighting at this point. Is my only option a $500+ fixture?

The tank only going to house maybe 5 fish at most - I want them to have room to grow out. I have a mish-mash of smaller t5 canopies I can use, but I'd prefer something a little bit nicer... if it isn't going to be the most expensive component in my setup. Seems 72" fixtures aren't too common to begin with, and when I do find one it's quite expensive (I could do a DIY LED setup for cheaper since I don't need a ton of light.) I just need to be able to see the fish!!

Any suggestions on less expensive alternatives?

karsseboom · 02/01/2012, 02:13 AM

Just get a Retro kit and do the t5.

02/01/2012, 12:58 AM	#1
Kyuss Megistered Rember Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 470	6ft 150g FOWLR lighting? Finally getting back around to finishing my tank setup. I have the sump (75g), skimmer (SRO3000int), return pump (mag 12), etc, but I'm stumped on lighting at this point. Is my only option a $500+ fixture? The tank only going to house maybe 5 fish at most - I want them to have room to grow out. I have a mish-mash of smaller t5 canopies I can use, but I'd prefer something a little bit nicer... if it isn't going to be the most expensive component in my setup. Seems 72" fixtures aren't too common to begin with, and when I do find one it's quite expensive (I could do a DIY LED setup for cheaper since I don't need a ton of light.) I just need to be able to see the fish!! Any suggestions on less expensive alternatives?

02/01/2012, 02:13 AM	#2
karsseboom Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 2,183	Just get a Retro kit and do the t5.