Lighting for a 7.5 gal Zoa tank, what would you use?

ajespo85 · 06/06/2014, 04:24 AM

Ok, made up my mind what I want in this tank, Zoanthids, and lots of them. So my question is, from everyones experience, what do, or would you use for this tank? 12x12x12 tank. I'm going to want the colors to POP out at you, so what would get that done? I'm looking at Kessils, and Reefbreeders, but I need something I use with a gooseneck. I can't mount the light to the ceiling or wall because of where it's going. Also, no stand I can mount a bracket to. It'll be sitting on my end table as a nice conversation piece, and something nice to look at after work. I've seen nice tanks done up with PAR38s as well. So many choices. I like the Kessils, and my friend wants to get Reefbreeders, but without an easy to mount them, I can't do the breeders. What do you guys/gals use? I know the answers are going to be all over the place haha, and I have searched on here at nano zoa tanks, and there are many options for me. I trust your opinions, I just want to see if there's one in particular that people lean towards. Thanks mates!

Tweaked · 06/06/2014, 04:39 AM

I used a AI nano over my 7.5g tank. Great light

Donkeykong · 06/06/2014, 11:22 AM

I would probably go with the Kessil. Maxspect just released the Celestial C35F seems to have a fuller spectrum, but it is unproven as of yet and honestly doesn't look as nice.

cloak · 06/06/2014, 11:47 AM

In a tank that size, I think one of the par38 bulbs with the gooseneck would be a good fit. Not to expensive either.

sean-820 · 06/06/2014, 03:17 PM

Id agree with the par 38. Great option that doesnt cost too much

ajespo85 · 06/06/2014, 10:11 PM

I was looking a few 38s, seems like a good choice. Price isn't a big deal, so being a cheaper option isn't a concern.

06/06/2014, 04:24 AM	#1
ajespo85 Espo Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Akron, ohio Posts: 447	Lighting for a 7.5 gal Zoa tank, what would you use? Ok, made up my mind what I want in this tank, Zoanthids, and lots of them. So my question is, from everyones experience, what do, or would you use for this tank? 12x12x12 tank. I'm going to want the colors to POP out at you, so what would get that done? I'm looking at Kessils, and Reefbreeders, but I need something I use with a gooseneck. I can't mount the light to the ceiling or wall because of where it's going. Also, no stand I can mount a bracket to. It'll be sitting on my end table as a nice conversation piece, and something nice to look at after work. I've seen nice tanks done up with PAR38s as well. So many choices. I like the Kessils, and my friend wants to get Reefbreeders, but without an easy to mount them, I can't do the breeders. What do you guys/gals use? I know the answers are going to be all over the place haha, and I have searched on here at nano zoa tanks, and there are many options for me. I trust your opinions, I just want to see if there's one in particular that people lean towards. Thanks mates!

06/06/2014, 04:39 AM	#2
Tweaked FUP&A Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Madison, CT Posts: 7,722	I used a AI nano over my 7.5g tank. Great light __________________ DSA 105 Pro, Cebu Sun-Radiums-M80 Ballasts, 4 T5's, XHO LEDs. Through Wall 55g Sump, 10g Frag and 29g Display attached, Vertex V6, 3 mp40's, Gyre, 2 mp10's, GFO, Carbon, Pellets - 10g Bar Tank

06/06/2014, 11:22 AM	#3
Donkeykong Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Grover Beach CA Posts: 1,847	I would probably go with the Kessil. Maxspect just released the Celestial C35F seems to have a fuller spectrum, but it is unproven as of yet and honestly doesn't look as nice.

06/06/2014, 11:47 AM	#4
cloak Moved On Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 14,854	In a tank that size, I think one of the par38 bulbs with the gooseneck would be a good fit. Not to expensive either.

06/06/2014, 03:17 PM	#5
sean-820 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 78	Id agree with the par 38. Great option that doesnt cost too much

06/06/2014, 10:11 PM	#6
ajespo85 Espo Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Akron, ohio Posts: 447	I was looking a few 38s, seems like a good choice. Price isn't a big deal, so being a cheaper option isn't a concern.