Lighting a 92 corner bowfront

RobP · 02/21/2007, 06:26 AM

Just got a 92 bowfront. Planning to downsize from my 180. In a effort to save money I'm looking to go with no MH and all tubes instead. I'm looking to hear about lighting setups from those who have done the same over a corner tank. Still want to keep some acros although it will only be in the top portion of the tank. Let me know. Thanks

kodyboy · 02/21/2007, 11:51 PM

get a 48 inch 5 bulb T5 unit from aquactinics, that is what I have no my 92 corner (36 inch version, 48 would not fit), works great. If you can afford it the solar flare (6 tube overdriven unit) it is even better.

RobP · 02/24/2007, 09:05 PM

OK well now I'm starting to soften on MH and thinking about going HQI / T5 combo. Anyone have any experience with the Giesemann Infinity lighting. It only comes in 24" increments. 48" is too long for a 92 bowfront. Anyone know if a 24" unit with 250watt HQI and 4 24watt T5's would adequately light a 92 bowfront including some SPS on top and LPS on the middle / bottom?

kodyboy · 02/24/2007, 10:02 PM

I would think so since a 5 tube x 54 watt T5 unit would be enough to grow anything that you would want.

jpa0741 · 02/24/2007, 10:59 PM

I am using a 250w mh and 6 24w t5 ho on my 92 corner and could not be happier. Here are a few pics.

chem-e · 02/24/2007, 11:31 PM

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Originally posted by RobP
Anyone know if a 24" unit with 250watt HQI and 4 24watt T5's would adequately light a 92 bowfront including some SPS on top and LPS on the middle / bottom?

That sounds like it would work. The only problem is that the sides will be a little dimmer.

RobP · 02/25/2007, 10:12 PM

I would love to see more pix of that hood. It that purchased or custom made?

jpa0741 · 02/25/2007, 10:23 PM

I bought another stand to match the one I already had and cut it down to size.

MercZ · 02/25/2007, 10:47 PM

What are your choice of bulbs for the MH and T5's? Your tank looks awesome.

jpa0741 · 02/25/2007, 10:52 PM

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Originally posted by MercZ
What are your choice of bulbs for the MH and T5's? Your tank looks awesome.

15 k 250 mh
3 10k 24w t5 ho
3 actinic blue 24w t5 ho

RobP · 02/26/2007, 06:15 AM

The end result looks great. I hope that is an All Glass setup because if it is its the same one I ordered and I really like the look of yours. The website does not show the natural wood stand to its best. Have you had any overflow problems at all? This is the first system I have had thats drilled. Previously I built over the glass wall overflows.

chem-e · 02/26/2007, 10:26 AM

RobP - You won't have over flow problems. Just make sure you have atleast a 10gal as your sump. I'm currently using a 10gal and it's just enough to catch all the water in case the pump stops. I also have a 20gal, which should fit well, but I haven't gotten around to installing it because I've been lazy.

Having the tank drilled is a great option.

jpa0741 · 02/26/2007, 11:16 AM

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Originally posted by RobP
The end result looks great. I hope that is an All Glass setup because if it is its the same one I ordered and I really like the look of yours. The website does not show the natural wood stand to its best. Have you had any overflow problems at all? This is the first system I have had thats drilled. Previously I built over the glass wall overflows.

Yes it is an AGA setup. No problems with overflow. You will be very happy with this setup.

02/21/2007, 06:26 AM	#1
RobP Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Stratford, Ontario, Canada Posts: 180	Lighting a 92 corner bowfront Just got a 92 bowfront. Planning to downsize from my 180. In a effort to save money I'm looking to go with no MH and all tubes instead. I'm looking to hear about lighting setups from those who have done the same over a corner tank. Still want to keep some acros although it will only be in the top portion of the tank. Let me know. Thanks

02/26/2007, 10:26 AM	#12
chem-e Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,350	RobP - You won't have over flow problems. Just make sure you have atleast a 10gal as your sump. I'm currently using a 10gal and it's just enough to catch all the water in case the pump stops. I also have a 20gal, which should fit well, but I haven't gotten around to installing it because I've been lazy. Having the tank drilled is a great option. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." ~ Benjamin Franklin Current Tank Info: Elos [~] 70 powered by Profilux

02/21/2007, 11:51 PM	#2
kodyboy Moved On Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,990	get a 48 inch 5 bulb T5 unit from aquactinics, that is what I have no my 92 corner (36 inch version, 48 would not fit), works great. If you can afford it the solar flare (6 tube overdriven unit) it is even better.

02/24/2007, 09:05 PM	#3
RobP Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Stratford, Ontario, Canada Posts: 180	OK well now I'm starting to soften on MH and thinking about going HQI / T5 combo. Anyone have any experience with the Giesemann Infinity lighting. It only comes in 24" increments. 48" is too long for a 92 bowfront. Anyone know if a 24" unit with 250watt HQI and 4 24watt T5's would adequately light a 92 bowfront including some SPS on top and LPS on the middle / bottom?

02/24/2007, 10:02 PM	#4
kodyboy Moved On Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,990	I would think so since a 5 tube x 54 watt T5 unit would be enough to grow anything that you would want.

02/24/2007, 10:59 PM	#5
jpa0741 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MI Posts: 1,392	I am using a 250w mh and 6 24w t5 ho on my 92 corner and could not be happier. Here are a few pics.

02/25/2007, 10:12 PM	#7
RobP Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Stratford, Ontario, Canada Posts: 180	I would love to see more pix of that hood. It that purchased or custom made?

02/25/2007, 10:23 PM	#8
jpa0741 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MI Posts: 1,392	I bought another stand to match the one I already had and cut it down to size.

02/25/2007, 10:47 PM	#9
MercZ Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California Posts: 117	What are your choice of bulbs for the MH and T5's? Your tank looks awesome.

02/26/2007, 06:15 AM	#11
RobP Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Stratford, Ontario, Canada Posts: 180	The end result looks great. I hope that is an All Glass setup because if it is its the same one I ordered and I really like the look of yours. The website does not show the natural wood stand to its best. Have you had any overflow problems at all? This is the first system I have had thats drilled. Previously I built over the glass wall overflows.