FOWLR Lighting

Sophiebelle · 09/18/2007, 04:49 PM

My uncle is giving away his 75-gallon reef ready aquarium and I'm thinking of converting it into a FOWLR. Was wondering what you would recommend for lighting (types, brands) for this system. Thanks for your help!

demonsp · 09/18/2007, 05:09 PM

FO tank needs minimum lighting. Though the better lighting will bring out the more fluorescent colors of the fish. PC lighting will be fine but the better the lighting the better the look , also if you want to go reef later you dont need to reinvest in better lighting. GL

InLimbo87 · 09/18/2007, 05:13 PM

I would check out one of the Current PC fixtures for that tank. They're relatively cheap but will make for a nice viewing of your fish. Really, though, all you'd need is the cheapo Normal Output fluorescent lights.

09/18/2007, 04:49 PM	#1
Sophiebelle Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Southcentral Kansas Posts: 25	FOWLR Lighting My uncle is giving away his 75-gallon reef ready aquarium and I'm thinking of converting it into a FOWLR. Was wondering what you would recommend for lighting (types, brands) for this system. Thanks for your help!

09/18/2007, 05:13 PM	#3
InLimbo87 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Central FL Posts: 3,197	I would check out one of the Current PC fixtures for that tank. They're relatively cheap but will make for a nice viewing of your fish. Really, though, all you'd need is the cheapo Normal Output fluorescent lights. __________________ We are forever responsible for that which we tame... Current Tank Info: 90 gallon

09/18/2007, 05:09 PM	#2
demonsp Moved On Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: el paso tx Posts: 7,634	FO tank needs minimum lighting. Though the better lighting will bring out the more fluorescent colors of the fish. PC lighting will be fine but the better the lighting the better the look , also if you want to go reef later you dont need to reinvest in better lighting. GL