help with nano lighting

beamer202 · 10/21/2010, 10:36 AM

I have a jbj28g. I have had it running nicely for about 9 months now, and have a good amount of coral, mostly softies. I was thinking about going hoodless and getting a new light system that will help make the colors pop more. I want a nice blue glow, making what I have as attractive as possible. I was maybe thinking of some sort of lamp with t5's, but I am no expert. I’m not sure of the bulbs either for the desired look. I also don’t want to spend a fortune.
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Reverend Reefer · 10/21/2010, 10:39 AM

get leds! for a 28G nano, they'll be easier to install if you get a strip of good ones and you'll get less heat than you would with T5s. cheap too and you'll get nice shimmer.

JoeRonda · 10/21/2010, 05:33 PM

Go to BigAlsonline, they have awesome deals on nice T5 fixtures. Cheapest on the internet....price not quality. That's where I bought my big light after 5 months of shopping for the best deals.

10/21/2010, 10:36 AM	#1
beamer202 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 5	help with nano lighting I have a jbj28g. I have had it running nicely for about 9 months now, and have a good amount of coral, mostly softies. I was thinking about going hoodless and getting a new light system that will help make the colors pop more. I want a nice blue glow, making what I have as attractive as possible. I was maybe thinking of some sort of lamp with t5's, but I am no expert. I’m not sure of the bulbs either for the desired look. I also don’t want to spend a fortune. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

10/21/2010, 10:39 AM	#2
Reverend Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 883	get leds! for a 28G nano, they'll be easier to install if you get a strip of good ones and you'll get less heat than you would with T5s. cheap too and you'll get nice shimmer. __________________ - Rev. Tank: 65G glass 48" long tank; Sump/Fuge: 30G. Lighting: LEDs+single T5 strip. Maintenance: ATO Kalkwasser + 10% weekly WC, daily feedings LPS+Softies dominated.

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10/21/2010, 05:33 PM	#3
JoeRonda Made in the U.S.A. Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Washington,PA Posts: 694	Go to BigAlsonline, they have awesome deals on nice T5 fixtures. Cheapest on the internet....price not quality. That's where I bought my big light after 5 months of shopping for the best deals.