New to the hobby but a lighting question.

Uncle Boo · 04/04/2007, 07:53 PM

I ordered an AGA 120 RR from my LFS. Thank you all for the tips in picking out a tank. I'm now doing my homework for lighting while I wait for the tank. I have installed GFCI outlets in the room I will be houseing the tank, just to be safe.

I've never had a saltwater tank before, but from what I've gathered so far I think I would like some zoanthids and mushrooms along with some fish.

I would like some recommendations on lighting. I am leaning towards T5's over MH's, and some of the lights I've seen with the moonlights and timers look pretty nice. I did read that Sunlight Supply Tek and Aquacintics make quality lights, but I'm open for any suggestions as to brand and output.

Uncle Boo · 04/05/2007, 06:22 AM

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diciple · 04/06/2007, 06:20 PM

heard great stuff on teks thought of tring them too get the maximum size amount to fit your tank this hobby allways seems to pull you to bigger and better .So better to get best you can in begining hope you the best!

mushumatt · 04/06/2007, 07:30 PM

So are you looking at wanting to keep any LPS, SPS, clams or such?

If you are only going to run zoos, softies, and mushrooms then you should be fine with VHO, PC, T-5 HO. If you want one of those i would reccomend T-5 HO retrofit kits. You would be able to upgrade to more T-5 HO if you wanted SPS or such.

04/04/2007, 07:53 PM	#1
Uncle Boo Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South New Jersey Shore Posts: 139	New to the hobby but a lighting question. I ordered an AGA 120 RR from my LFS. Thank you all for the tips in picking out a tank. I'm now doing my homework for lighting while I wait for the tank. I have installed GFCI outlets in the room I will be houseing the tank, just to be safe. I've never had a saltwater tank before, but from what I've gathered so far I think I would like some zoanthids and mushrooms along with some fish. I would like some recommendations on lighting. I am leaning towards T5's over MH's, and some of the lights I've seen with the moonlights and timers look pretty nice. I did read that Sunlight Supply Tek and Aquacintics make quality lights, but I'm open for any suggestions as to brand and output.

04/06/2007, 06:20 PM	#3
diciple Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: fremont,Mo. Posts: 355	heard great stuff on teks thought of tring them too get the maximum size amount to fit your tank this hobby allways seems to pull you to bigger and better .So better to get best you can in begining hope you the best! __________________ 20gal pico aquariums starfire cube 150de mh w/Tunze streams.Seaside aquatics 3.5 skimm Current Tank Info: 22 g pico cube 150w mh+led supplement

04/06/2007, 07:30 PM	#4
mushumatt Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: West Chester Posts: 670	So are you looking at wanting to keep any LPS, SPS, clams or such? If you are only going to run zoos, softies, and mushrooms then you should be fine with VHO, PC, T-5 HO. If you want one of those i would reccomend T-5 HO retrofit kits. You would be able to upgrade to more T-5 HO if you wanted SPS or such. __________________ Lets Go Mountaineers WVU Audi Sport/ACNA/NEQ Current Tank Info: 40 BR w/20L sump

04/05/2007, 06:22 AM	#2
Uncle Boo Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South New Jersey Shore Posts: 139	This board moves too fast.