Need cheap lighting for 20 long frag tank

reefsafe · 01/07/2007, 01:11 PM

any suggestions? The 175 MH I have on it right now is too much.

reefsafe · 01/07/2007, 02:36 PM

Any thoughts on either of these?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ODYSSEA-24-T5-Aq...QQcmdZViewItem

or

http://www.aquatraders.com/index.asp...ROD&ProdID=315

emoutz · 01/08/2007, 01:05 PM

IMHO a new fixture would be a waste of money. Just move the 175 away from the water surface or put a piece of glass or two over the tank. If you decide to replace it, look closely at the odyssea brand ... if you search around here you will fnd MANY complaints.

Also, cheap t-5 lights generally have ****ty reflectors and thus produce far less PAR than a more expensive light. Basically, they aint much better than CFs. If you want to go t-5, go with sunlight supply, etc. Reefgeek has a good selection of quality lights.

reefsafe · 01/08/2007, 01:22 PM

thanks. Might try to rig the 175. anyone have any ideas on the mount? was thinking of trying to make it like a desk lamp.

01/07/2007, 01:11 PM	#1
reefsafe Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 2,332	Need cheap lighting for 20 long frag tank any suggestions? The 175 MH I have on it right now is too much.

01/07/2007, 02:36 PM	#2
reefsafe Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 2,332	Any thoughts on either of these? http://cgi.ebay.com/ODYSSEA-24-T5-Aq...QQcmdZViewItem or http://www.aquatraders.com/index.asp...ROD&ProdID=315 __________________ Is there such thing as a big enough tank? Tank build: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1969509 Current Tank Info: 360 Gallon AGE tank, Radion lighting, mp60 pumps and lots of equipment

01/08/2007, 01:22 PM	#4
reefsafe Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 2,332	thanks. Might try to rig the 175. anyone have any ideas on the mount? was thinking of trying to make it like a desk lamp. __________________ Is there such thing as a big enough tank? Tank build: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1969509 Current Tank Info: 360 Gallon AGE tank, Radion lighting, mp60 pumps and lots of equipment

01/08/2007, 01:05 PM	#3
emoutz Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Boulder Posts: 399	IMHO a new fixture would be a waste of money. Just move the 175 away from the water surface or put a piece of glass or two over the tank. If you decide to replace it, look closely at the odyssea brand ... if you search around here you will fnd MANY complaints. Also, cheap t-5 lights generally have ****ty reflectors and thus produce far less PAR than a more expensive light. Basically, they aint much better than CFs. If you want to go t-5, go with sunlight supply, etc. Reefgeek has a good selection of quality lights.