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Unread 06/16/2010, 02:49 PM   #1
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Recommend lighting for 36x36x24 rimless cube?

I'm thinking of (1) 250W HM and (4) 24W T5 fixture. So far I only found one, the Aqua Photon Plus. Is there another similar layout fixtures out there? I'm also open to any other suggestion; LED, T5, MH.


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Unread 06/17/2010, 07:54 AM   #2
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Unread 06/17/2010, 08:00 AM   #3
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On a tank that size I would throw a 400watt Radium on it in a nice big reflector.

Or use a 10 bulb ATI Powermodule.

Just my thought


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Unread 06/17/2010, 11:35 AM   #5
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On a tank that size I would throw a 400watt Radium on it in a nice big reflector.

Or use a 10 bulb ATI Powermodule.

Just my thought
I agree 100%. I run a 400 watt Radium on my 36x36x18 tank and a large SLS Lumen Max reflector and the combo is fantastic.


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Unread 06/17/2010, 12:45 PM   #6
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Radium in a large Lumenarc

or 10 bulb ATI


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Unread 06/18/2010, 08:48 PM   #7
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Im using a tek 4bulb(24inch) on a 24x24x18...diy conduit light hanger...check my avatar. I say go with the t-5s...lower heating and less expense for power. just my opinion


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x2 on the 400w MH, IceCap all the way


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Unread 06/20/2010, 05:51 AM   #9
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I have a 36x36x27 and I am currently using 4 36" t5 with 2 aquaillumination fixtures.


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