Lighting Help

Almondsaz · 07/14/2007, 12:18 AM

I am getting my 70 gallon reef tank next week and while I have a 30" Lunar Aqualight and I like it (for my 45 gallon) I don't think it is enough for my 70 gallon.

I will be keeping a few fish, ricordea, toadstools and zoos. Not really thinking about SPS right now.

What would be a good light: either retrofit or fixture as I would like to use it with my new hood. (I do plan on getting a 4 fan array for the back to facilitate cooling).

THanks in advance for helping a real newbie.

DarG · 07/14/2007, 07:10 AM

You could do 4 T5's with individual reflectors in a retro for under $210 + about $90 more for good bulbs, so $300 complete. I have a shallow 90 with 4 T5's and Halides but I could keep just about anything with the T5's alone.

https://diyreef.authsecure.com/shop/...c9f7b36025c1e7

Almondsaz · 07/14/2007, 09:09 AM

DarG: Thank you. How do I know what good bulbs would be?

DarG · 07/14/2007, 10:49 AM

Look for:

ATI
Geisemann
UVL

Those are the main companies that make high quality T5 lamps.
There is also KZ . Hard to find, more expensive and just recently getting popular in the US.

Almondsaz · 07/14/2007, 11:30 AM

Thank you very much.

07/14/2007, 12:18 AM	#1
Almondsaz Premium Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: OP, Ks Posts: 617	Lighting Help I am getting my 70 gallon reef tank next week and while I have a 30" Lunar Aqualight and I like it (for my 45 gallon) I don't think it is enough for my 70 gallon. I will be keeping a few fish, ricordea, toadstools and zoos. Not really thinking about SPS right now. What would be a good light: either retrofit or fixture as I would like to use it with my new hood. (I do plan on getting a 4 fan array for the back to facilitate cooling). THanks in advance for helping a real newbie.

07/14/2007, 07:10 AM	#2
DarG Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,515	You could do 4 T5's with individual reflectors in a retro for under $210 + about $90 more for good bulbs, so $300 complete. I have a shallow 90 with 4 T5's and Halides but I could keep just about anything with the T5's alone. https://diyreef.authsecure.com/shop/...c9f7b36025c1e7

07/14/2007, 09:09 AM	#3
Almondsaz Premium Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: OP, Ks Posts: 617	DarG: Thank you. How do I know what good bulbs would be?

07/14/2007, 10:49 AM	#4
DarG Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,515	Look for: ATI Geisemann UVL Those are the main companies that make high quality T5 lamps. There is also KZ . Hard to find, more expensive and just recently getting popular in the US.

07/14/2007, 11:30 AM	#5
Almondsaz Premium Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: OP, Ks Posts: 617	Thank you very much.