this light work for 10g frag tank?

reefboy1994 · 09/03/2009, 03:30 PM

i plan on plumbing a 10g frag tank into my main system. will this light work? http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...3&pcatid=20413

i dont need growth i just need the frags to be colored up and stay healthy till they are sold. i plan on having the frag tank so i can get the ugle frag racks out of my main display.

would i need to buy 2?

the frags will be 5-6 inches from the water surface

HighlandReefer · 09/03/2009, 05:56 PM

Unless I am missing something in the description, there is no indication of the wattage of the light source to give you an idea of how much light is emitted. Perhaps emailing them and inquiring about this would give you the needed information.

reefergeorge · 09/03/2009, 06:38 PM

It says 7 watt by the price

HighlandReefer · 09/04/2009, 04:47 AM

The wavelength would be nice to know also. I have a lot more whats on my fuge.

blue44magnum · 09/10/2009, 03:37 AM

i dont think that these (even 2) would be enough to keep corals happy. you should check out aquatraders.com 150 mh/t-5 fixture that 109.99 .

Reef obcession · 09/12/2009, 04:37 PM

no way is that gonna give enough light for frags to grow, Get a nice halide pendant (150w) mogal with a radium 14k bulb

scrapING · 09/13/2009, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Reef obcession
no way is that gonna give enough light for frags to grow, Get a nice halide pendant (150w) mogal with a radium 14k bulb

+1

evoracer · 09/14/2009, 08:59 AM

Especially not to enhance coloration.

addicted2reefin · 09/14/2009, 08:52 PM

maybe a few current powerbrites if u realy want leds

augustasalty · 09/16/2009, 02:55 PM

20 inch hqi, phoenix 14k bulb. if you want to keep them long term. if just short term, maybe those would work, if you got a few of them.

ludiNano · 09/16/2009, 08:28 PM

No you could also try a 96w power compact.

Sr5_Reef · 09/18/2009, 03:58 PM

Get a HO t5. If you want the colors to stay good while your selling them get a 4 bulb t5 fixture for now. You never go cheap with lighting. I dont know who would purchase a 100$ halide/t5 fixture.

YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR.

Zestay · 09/19/2009, 07:57 PM

get something tested and true.

why would your frag light be less than your display tanks light
?

09/03/2009, 03:30 PM	#1
reefboy1994 Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 362	this light work for 10g frag tank? i plan on plumbing a 10g frag tank into my main system. will this light work? http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...3&pcatid=20413 i dont need growth i just need the frags to be colored up and stay healthy till they are sold. i plan on having the frag tank so i can get the ugle frag racks out of my main display. would i need to buy 2? the frags will be 5-6 inches from the water surface __________________ --Charlie-- 40 Breeder Mixed Reef Current Tank Info: 30 Gallon Rimless -- Mainly Softie tank and a few 'Nems

09/03/2009, 05:56 PM	#2
HighlandReefer Team RC Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highland, Maryland Entomologist Posts: 14,591	Unless I am missing something in the description, there is no indication of the wattage of the light source to give you an idea of how much light is emitted. Perhaps emailing them and inquiring about this would give you the needed information. __________________ Cliff Babcock Intestests: Digital Microscopy; Marine Pest Control; Marine Plants & Macroalgae Current Tank Info: 180 g. mixed reef system

09/03/2009, 06:38 PM	#3
reefergeorge Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: St Louis MO Posts: 4,222	It says 7 watt by the price __________________ $35-50 for a <1" frag of some stupid named thing that came from a colony you bought for $40-60 wholesale and chopped into 20-40 pieces? No thanks. "JasonH" Current Tank Info: 125 aggressive reef, DIY led lighting, swc cone skimmer, 33 gallon sump, posiden Ps3 return.

09/04/2009, 04:47 AM	#4
HighlandReefer Team RC Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highland, Maryland Entomologist Posts: 14,591	The wavelength would be nice to know also. I have a lot more whats on my fuge. __________________ Cliff Babcock Intestests: Digital Microscopy; Marine Pest Control; Marine Plants & Macroalgae Current Tank Info: 180 g. mixed reef system

09/10/2009, 03:37 AM	#5
blue44magnum Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NorCal Posts: 91	i dont think that these (even 2) would be enough to keep corals happy. you should check out aquatraders.com 150 mh/t-5 fixture that 109.99 . __________________ S.P.S. = Spend Plenty $ Current Tank Info: 20 g coral , 29g project

09/12/2009, 04:37 PM	#6
Reef obcession Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: stamford, Ct Posts: 266	no way is that gonna give enough light for frags to grow, Get a nice halide pendant (150w) mogal with a radium 14k bulb

09/14/2009, 08:59 AM	#8
evoracer Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Posts: 571	Especially not to enhance coloration. __________________ ______________________________________________________ Jeremy Second-Decade Club!

09/14/2009, 08:52 PM	#9
addicted2reefin Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: hell, delaware Posts: 628	maybe a few current powerbrites if u realy want leds

09/16/2009, 02:55 PM	#10
augustasalty Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 80	20 inch hqi, phoenix 14k bulb. if you want to keep them long term. if just short term, maybe those would work, if you got a few of them.

09/16/2009, 08:28 PM	#11
ludiNano I'm becoming...Brundlefly Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bettendorf, Iowas Posts: 1,804	No you could also try a 96w power compact. __________________ -The Loungers really contribute to RC.~ Agu -JoshTodd has a very good point. ~ R_Hudson -Fresh air will get the stink off ~ Carrie

09/18/2009, 03:58 PM	#12
Sr5_Reef Moved On Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 154	Get a HO t5. If you want the colors to stay good while your selling them get a 4 bulb t5 fixture for now. You never go cheap with lighting. I dont know who would purchase a 100$ halide/t5 fixture. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR.

09/19/2009, 07:57 PM	#13
Zestay Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: gainesville, FL Posts: 1,622	get something tested and true. why would your frag light be less than your display tanks light ?