Lighting for a 30 gal reef?

aarond21 · 03/24/2010, 09:34 PM

My name is Aaron. Im in the process of setting up a 29 gal reef tank. I have had a few FOWLR tanks. Ive found a Metal Halide light. Do I need one for my tank? Is it beneficial to have one? The length of the aquarium is 30"L x 12 1/2"W x 18"H. The light in question are 11"L x 9"W x 4"H. They are Sunlight Supply Reef Optix 3 HQI Metal Halide Fixture for $127. Is that good enough? Also is there any other equipment I need?

Please help,

Aaron

Link to the light:

http://www.tbaquatics.com/shop/sunli...3215bfa2a703d6

natewils · 03/25/2010, 08:49 PM

I think a clip on pendent would be pretty cool on a tank this size. I like the modern look of them.

03/24/2010, 09:34 PM	#1
aarond21 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 109	Lighting for a 30 gal reef? My name is Aaron. Im in the process of setting up a 29 gal reef tank. I have had a few FOWLR tanks. Ive found a Metal Halide light. Do I need one for my tank? Is it beneficial to have one? The length of the aquarium is 30"L x 12 1/2"W x 18"H. The light in question are 11"L x 9"W x 4"H. They are Sunlight Supply Reef Optix 3 HQI Metal Halide Fixture for $127. Is that good enough? Also is there any other equipment I need? Please help, Aaron Link to the light: http://www.tbaquatics.com/shop/sunli...3215bfa2a703d6

03/25/2010, 08:49 PM	#2
natewils Moved On Join Date: May 2009 Location: Loxley, Al Posts: 30	I think a clip on pendent would be pretty cool on a tank this size. I like the modern look of them.