Lighting for a 29 gallon

ACLOUDAI · 09/29/2013, 04:23 PM

I want to have clownfish and anemones. Will this be enough for a reg. 29 gallon?

http://www.bigalspets.com/aqualight-...FaN_QgodkFUA8Q

If yes do you think I will need to buy a chiller?

ACLOUDAI · 09/30/2013, 09:45 AM

elmatth1 · 09/30/2013, 10:39 AM

That light would work, but I think there are better alternatives for that price. Alot of folks are going with LEDs these days. There are several models of full spectrum LEDs for less than the price of that MH. You could also look into T5 lights as well. Both would have better light coverage than that MH would because you cannot raise that fixture to cover the whole tank, imo. Read up as much as you can on here before you make your purchase.

ACLOUDAI · 09/30/2013, 11:51 AM

Thanks math1! What LED's would be better for that price?

Stomatopod1701 · 09/30/2013, 06:42 PM

A d120 or rb value fixture for around $180 would grow anything you want in a 29. An rb photon 16 or 24 would work well too and they have full control (dusk till dawn, moonlights etc.) for around $300.

nanoreefer1000 · 09/30/2013, 06:45 PM

Diy

ACLOUDAI · 09/30/2013, 07:28 PM

Can you give me links please? I googled d 120 and found nothing. Im new so I don't know acronyms as well as you pros

Scubasteve13 · 09/30/2013, 07:44 PM

Here is a link for a DIY led site.

http://rapidled.com/

they have kits and prebuilt fixtures, a couple of people recommended me here and I just placed an order for a solderless kit, good prices too.

nanoreefer1000 · 09/30/2013, 08:02 PM

reefbreeders have a great spectrum and price, but they use knockoff leds....
I still recommend DIY, Stevsleds and clay-boa are great places to start!

elmatth1 · 09/30/2013, 10:13 PM

I don't run LEDs, so i'll leave that to others. Just make sure whatever fixture you get, it is full spectrum, as they say, and not just cool white and royal blue LEDs.

Look through what others are using in the other threads on this forum for an idea of what others are using.

Real Reefer · 10/01/2013, 01:27 AM

I say go with halides you will be happy

ACLOUDAI · 10/01/2013, 11:03 AM

What if I go with this? Is 7000k enough? Is UV burning an issue with LED's?

http://www.amazon.com/HQRP-White-Aqu...ed+coral+light

09/29/2013, 04:23 PM	#1
ACLOUDAI Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 16	Lighting for a 29 gallon I want to have clownfish and anemones. Will this be enough for a reg. 29 gallon? http://www.bigalspets.com/aqualight-...FaN_QgodkFUA8Q If yes do you think I will need to buy a chiller?

09/30/2013, 10:39 AM	#3
elmatth1 Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Dalton City, IL Posts: 481	That light would work, but I think there are better alternatives for that price. Alot of folks are going with LEDs these days. There are several models of full spectrum LEDs for less than the price of that MH. You could also look into T5 lights as well. Both would have better light coverage than that MH would because you cannot raise that fixture to cover the whole tank, imo. Read up as much as you can on here before you make your purchase. __________________ I'd rather die while i'm living than live while I'm dead

09/30/2013, 06:45 PM	#6
nanoreefer1000 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bay Area,CA Posts: 1,040	Diy __________________ 6 gallon reef

09/30/2013, 08:02 PM	#9
nanoreefer1000 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bay Area,CA Posts: 1,040	reefbreeders have a great spectrum and price, but they use knockoff leds.... I still recommend DIY, Stevsleds and clay-boa are great places to start! __________________ 6 gallon reef

09/30/2013, 10:13 PM	#10
elmatth1 Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Dalton City, IL Posts: 481	I don't run LEDs, so i'll leave that to others. Just make sure whatever fixture you get, it is full spectrum, as they say, and not just cool white and royal blue LEDs. Look through what others are using in the other threads on this forum for an idea of what others are using. __________________ I'd rather die while i'm living than live while I'm dead

09/30/2013, 09:45 AM	#2
ACLOUDAI Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 16

09/30/2013, 11:51 AM	#4
ACLOUDAI Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 16	Thanks math1! What LED's would be better for that price?

09/30/2013, 06:42 PM	#5
Stomatopod1701 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 143	A d120 or rb value fixture for around $180 would grow anything you want in a 29. An rb photon 16 or 24 would work well too and they have full control (dusk till dawn, moonlights etc.) for around $300.

09/30/2013, 07:28 PM	#7
ACLOUDAI Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 16	Can you give me links please? I googled d 120 and found nothing. Im new so I don't know acronyms as well as you pros

09/30/2013, 07:44 PM	#8
Scubasteve13 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Northampton, Pennsylvania Posts: 54	Here is a link for a DIY led site. http://rapidled.com/ they have kits and prebuilt fixtures, a couple of people recommended me here and I just placed an order for a solderless kit, good prices too.

10/01/2013, 01:27 AM	#11
Real Reefer Moved On Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Arkansas Posts: 43	I say go with halides you will be happy

10/01/2013, 11:03 AM	#12
ACLOUDAI Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 16	What if I go with this? Is 7000k enough? Is UV burning an issue with LED's? http://www.amazon.com/HQRP-White-Aqu...ed+coral+light