Light questions

Dasgruenegesich · 08/11/2008, 07:36 PM

I bought a commercial tank this weekend & I'd like to set it up in my living room.
Inbetween the 3 main tanks are slots to install lights. I'd like to keep small reef fish & softies in it.
A neigbor is willing to help me built 3 light fixtures.
What bulbs would we use? Two 50/50 bulbs each light fixture or one daylight plus one actinic each?
If you have any hints on how to retro fit light fixtures for this setup please let me know

I'm a beginner & this is my first big project.

Thank you. Sandra

Dasgruenegesich · 08/11/2008, 07:38 PM

The tank itself:

scaryperson27 · 08/11/2008, 11:18 PM

you want to set that up in your home? Are you using it to sell corals?

I would say some T5HO lighting.

08/11/2008, 07:36 PM	#1
Dasgruenegesich Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 92	Light questions I bought a commercial tank this weekend & I'd like to set it up in my living room. Inbetween the 3 main tanks are slots to install lights. I'd like to keep small reef fish & softies in it. A neigbor is willing to help me built 3 light fixtures. What bulbs would we use? Two 50/50 bulbs each light fixture or one daylight plus one actinic each? If you have any hints on how to retro fit light fixtures for this setup please let me know I'm a beginner & this is my first big project. Thank you. Sandra

08/11/2008, 07:38 PM	#2
Dasgruenegesich Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 92	Here are some pictures of the tank The tank itself:

08/11/2008, 11:18 PM	#3
scaryperson27 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cape Coral, F.L. Posts: 2,106	you want to set that up in your home? Are you using it to sell corals? I would say some T5HO lighting.