Hello from St. Louis! Intro and lighting question.

nicoleah · 07/13/2009, 06:41 PM

Hello, all!

Just a brief intro: I've been keeping freshwater planted tanks for 15+ years and also had a figure-eight puffer for about 6 years (still my favorite fish!) I had started a 55 gallon saltwater tank about 10 years ago but sold it after less than a year as I had to move. I have a 29 gallon (standard glass 30" long) that I will be setting up. My main goal for this tank is 2-3 very small fish, polyps, mushrooms, and various snails/small crabs.

The tank hasn't been started yet, so I am currently living vicariously through my boyfriendâ€™s tank (20-something gallon bow front.) I am already planning on making frames of PVC pipe, acrylic rods, egg crate and zip ties to create a very open aquascape with tunnels, arches and caves. We plan on redesigning his with these methods as well.

I've been doing a lot of research and have decided on the Tunze Nano Reefpack 200 skimmer/filter. My main dilemma at the moment is lighting. I have only ever used PC lighting but have been looking into T5s. I need a complete fixture with mounting legs as I am unable to hang pendants and am not willing to build a hood myself. I LOVE the look of halides, but canâ€™t seem to find a 30â€ fixture anywhere online. So, does anyone own the Current USA SunDial T5HO 4x24 with Timers & LED or similar? I open to recommendations!

Thanks for any input and I hope to get things started soon!

Aquarist007 · 07/13/2009, 07:27 PM

you might try posting your question on this thread--it is dedicated to t5 lighting questions

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...readid=1648750

once again

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07/13/2009, 06:41 PM	#1
nicoleah SLASH Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 479	Hello from St. Louis! Intro and lighting question. Hello, all! Just a brief intro: I've been keeping freshwater planted tanks for 15+ years and also had a figure-eight puffer for about 6 years (still my favorite fish!) I had started a 55 gallon saltwater tank about 10 years ago but sold it after less than a year as I had to move. I have a 29 gallon (standard glass 30" long) that I will be setting up. My main goal for this tank is 2-3 very small fish, polyps, mushrooms, and various snails/small crabs. The tank hasn't been started yet, so I am currently living vicariously through my boyfriendâ€™s tank (20-something gallon bow front.) I am already planning on making frames of PVC pipe, acrylic rods, egg crate and zip ties to create a very open aquascape with tunnels, arches and caves. We plan on redesigning his with these methods as well. I've been doing a lot of research and have decided on the Tunze Nano Reefpack 200 skimmer/filter. My main dilemma at the moment is lighting. I have only ever used PC lighting but have been looking into T5s. I need a complete fixture with mounting legs as I am unable to hang pendants and am not willing to build a hood myself. I LOVE the look of halides, but canâ€™t seem to find a 30â€ fixture anywhere online. So, does anyone own the Current USA SunDial T5HO 4x24 with Timers & LED or similar? I open to recommendations! Thanks for any input and I hope to get things started soon!

07/13/2009, 07:27 PM	#2
Aquarist007 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hamilton, Canada Posts: 28,240 Blog Entries: 1	you might try posting your question on this thread--it is dedicated to t5 lighting questions http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...readid=1648750 once again *To Reef Central* __________________ I prefer my substrates stirred but not shaken Current Tank Info: 150gal long mixed reef, 90gal sump, 60 gal refugium with 200 lbs live rock