lighting for 10 gallon reef

bboy aqua · 01/26/2006, 10:42 PM

Im planning on geeting a few sps corals and some zoo's and I would like to know what type of lighting should i use for them.
I want them to live healthy and strong for a long time.
Also I probslly will shop online so could u guys recomond the site i should order from.Im looking for good prices that are worth it

Entropy · 01/26/2006, 11:16 PM

Kind of expensive, but how about something like this?

http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewIt...dproduct=AQOL4

I think it would look cool suspended above a 10g and you could mount it high enough it wouldn't dump too much heat into the tank.

Otherwise you are probably looking at a power compact fixture of some kind. I haven't seen any 18-20 inch VHO/T5 fixtures out there (they have 18"bulbs, but I haven't seen fixtures unless you want to retrofit).

bboy aqua · 01/26/2006, 11:31 PM

Would it be better to get vho/t5 than to get PC's pricewise cause I dont want to spend alot of money if I dont really need it.
Where could i find the retrofits for the 18" bulb u were talking about?site
(that is if it would be better to get retrofit vho/t5 than PC's)

egdevilboy · 01/26/2006, 11:49 PM

PC's are vho and t5s are more expensive.

my 10 gallon i just bought a 2x32w 15" retro setup. I would also recommend a 70w MH (my 15 has a 70w MH w/ 2x18w pcs). Try to get 7+ watts per gallon for sps's

Entropy · 01/26/2006, 11:54 PM

PC's are not VHO... Two different animals. I don't think you can fit T5's or VHO's over your tank unless you have a spacious canopy to mount them into. I would just go with a single halide if you want to go cheap.

bboy aqua · 01/27/2006, 12:32 AM

could u guys recomend good sites for mh that are cheap,worth the money and safe and secure mailing for my 10 gallon

egdevilboy · 01/27/2006, 12:35 AM

umm, www.nano-reef.com has a used equipment section where you can get um for a good price ($120 - $140 shipped)

or www.nanotuners.com>DIY lighting>70w MH for $140 but it doesnt come with reflector and 14k or 20k bulbs are extra and shipping is from cali

With the MH i recommend a PC supplement tho. I use the 2x18w actinics from nanotuners.

Btw, building a canopy is simple. Im doing it tomorrow for a 10 gallon.

bboy aqua · 01/27/2006, 12:39 AM

can they shop to Oahu,Hawaii?

egdevilboy · 01/27/2006, 12:43 AM

zip?

bboy aqua · 01/27/2006, 12:47 AM

zip - 96817

egdevilboy · 01/27/2006, 12:52 AM

they'll ship for $22.

for $145 plus shipping you can get...

1 x 70w Fulham Highhorse 70 MH Ballast - M85
2 x Ceramic "Deluxe" Endcaps - 4KV Pulse Rated
1 x 70w Aqualine 10000K (13000)

Like i said, convince someone from here or nano-reef.com to ship to you and you can get a whole setup for a good price.

Remember,
when getting a MH you need the reflector and UV sheild along with the light

bboy aqua · 01/27/2006, 12:53 AM

would this be goodhttp://nanotuners.nanocustoms.com/na...roducts_id=198
if it is good then,does this come ready to use or do i have to buy other stuuf to get it running?

if not then could u recomend a product with a link provided plz

bboy aqua · 01/27/2006, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by egdevilboy
they'll ship for $22.

for $145 plus shipping you can get...

1 x 70w Fulham Highhorse 70 MH Ballast - M85
2 x Ceramic "Deluxe" Endcaps - 4KV Pulse Rated
1 x 70w Aqualine 10000K (13000)

Like i said, convince someone from here or nano-reef.com to ship to you and you can get a whole setup for a good price.

Remember,
when getting a MH you need the reflector and UV sheild along with the light

what site is this from?
sounds interesting
since this setup doesnt come with a reflector and uv shield,could u tell me where i could get them.

egdevilboy · 01/27/2006, 12:59 AM

honestly im not too sure.

Also you probably would wanna upgrade the bulb to a 14k or 20k.

UV sheild is just a piece of glass to put infront of the bulb so UV doesnt get into the tank.

Like i said, i got mine from the used equipment forums. $140 shipped (USPS 2-3 day) i got a 70w MH retro, bulb clips and wiring, w/ reflector and UV sheild, brand new 10k, and 14k. 2 months old.

egdevilboy · 01/27/2006, 01:01 AM

10k = white
14k = white w/ little blue
20k= white w/ blue

Also, like i said before, the 2x18w retro is nice cause it allows me to run my light cycle with daylight for 2 hours then the 70w for 5-6 hours then the actinic for 2 hours after the MH and Daylight go off. giving it a blacklight look and an early evening feel for the fish. The bed time

bboy aqua · 01/27/2006, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by egdevilboy
they'll ship for $22.

for $145 plus shipping you can get...

1 x 70w Fulham Highhorse 70 MH Ballast - M85
2 x Ceramic "Deluxe" Endcaps - 4KV Pulse Rated
1 x 70w Aqualine 10000K (13000)

Like i said, convince someone from here or nano-reef.com to ship to you and you can get a whole setup for a good price.

Remember,
when getting a MH you need the reflector and UV sheild along with the light

Ill probally go with this product but I have some questions

what do I need to buy to get this fully running?Where?
is this only for a diy canopy?
it comes with a 10k or 20k bulb if im not mistaken
does it come with the screws to attach it to a diy canopy
could u give instuctions on how to build a canopy for a 10 gallon?

thnx

01/26/2006, 10:42 PM	#1
bboy aqua Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: in your closet Posts: 670	lighting for 10 gallon reef Im planning on geeting a few sps corals and some zoo's and I would like to know what type of lighting should i use for them. I want them to live healthy and strong for a long time. Also I probslly will shop online so could u guys recomond the site i should order from.Im looking for good prices that are worth it

01/26/2006, 11:16 PM	#2
Entropy Texas Reefer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 13,656	Kind of expensive, but how about something like this? http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewIt...dproduct=AQOL4 I think it would look cool suspended above a 10g and you could mount it high enough it wouldn't dump too much heat into the tank. Otherwise you are probably looking at a power compact fixture of some kind. I haven't seen any 18-20 inch VHO/T5 fixtures out there (they have 18"bulbs, but I haven't seen fixtures unless you want to retrofit). __________________ Rich Overton 150G cube FOWLR, 30g sump, ReefKeeperII, 3x Koralia 1400's, QuiteOne 3000, Reef Octopus DNWB150, 4x 30w Par38 LED. Current Tank Info: 36x36x27 150g

01/26/2006, 11:54 PM	#5
Entropy Texas Reefer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 13,656	PC's are not VHO... Two different animals. I don't think you can fit T5's or VHO's over your tank unless you have a spacious canopy to mount them into. I would just go with a single halide if you want to go cheap. __________________ Rich Overton 150G cube FOWLR, 30g sump, ReefKeeperII, 3x Koralia 1400's, QuiteOne 3000, Reef Octopus DNWB150, 4x 30w Par38 LED. Current Tank Info: 36x36x27 150g

01/26/2006, 11:31 PM	#3
bboy aqua Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: in your closet Posts: 670	Would it be better to get vho/t5 than to get PC's pricewise cause I dont want to spend alot of money if I dont really need it. Where could i find the retrofits for the 18" bulb u were talking about?site (that is if it would be better to get retrofit vho/t5 than PC's)

01/26/2006, 11:49 PM	#4
egdevilboy Moved On Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southern Florida Posts: 620	PC's are vho and t5s are more expensive. my 10 gallon i just bought a 2x32w 15" retro setup. I would also recommend a 70w MH (my 15 has a 70w MH w/ 2x18w pcs). Try to get 7+ watts per gallon for sps's

01/27/2006, 12:32 AM	#6
bboy aqua Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: in your closet Posts: 670	could u guys recomend good sites for mh that are cheap,worth the money and safe and secure mailing for my 10 gallon

01/27/2006, 12:35 AM	#7
egdevilboy Moved On Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southern Florida Posts: 620	umm, www.nano-reef.com has a used equipment section where you can get um for a good price ($120 - $140 shipped) or www.nanotuners.com>DIY lighting>70w MH for $140 but it doesnt come with reflector and 14k or 20k bulbs are extra and shipping is from cali With the MH i recommend a PC supplement tho. I use the 2x18w actinics from nanotuners. Btw, building a canopy is simple. Im doing it tomorrow for a 10 gallon.

01/27/2006, 12:39 AM	#8
bboy aqua Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: in your closet Posts: 670	can they shop to Oahu,Hawaii?

01/27/2006, 12:43 AM	#9
egdevilboy Moved On Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southern Florida Posts: 620	zip?

01/27/2006, 12:47 AM	#10
bboy aqua Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: in your closet Posts: 670	zip - 96817

01/27/2006, 12:52 AM	#11
egdevilboy Moved On Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southern Florida Posts: 620	they'll ship for $22. for $145 plus shipping you can get... 1 x 70w Fulham Highhorse 70 MH Ballast - M85 2 x Ceramic "Deluxe" Endcaps - 4KV Pulse Rated 1 x 70w Aqualine 10000K (13000) Like i said, convince someone from here or nano-reef.com to ship to you and you can get a whole setup for a good price. Remember, when getting a MH you need the reflector and UV sheild along with the light

01/27/2006, 12:53 AM	#12
bboy aqua Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: in your closet Posts: 670	would this be goodhttp://nanotuners.nanocustoms.com/na...roducts_id=198 if it is good then,does this come ready to use or do i have to buy other stuuf to get it running? if not then could u recomend a product with a link provided plz

01/27/2006, 12:59 AM	#14
egdevilboy Moved On Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southern Florida Posts: 620	honestly im not too sure. Also you probably would wanna upgrade the bulb to a 14k or 20k. UV sheild is just a piece of glass to put infront of the bulb so UV doesnt get into the tank. Like i said, i got mine from the used equipment forums. $140 shipped (USPS 2-3 day) i got a 70w MH retro, bulb clips and wiring, w/ reflector and UV sheild, brand new 10k, and 14k. 2 months old.

01/27/2006, 01:01 AM	#15
egdevilboy Moved On Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southern Florida Posts: 620	10k = white 14k = white w/ little blue 20k= white w/ blue Also, like i said before, the 2x18w retro is nice cause it allows me to run my light cycle with daylight for 2 hours then the 70w for 5-6 hours then the actinic for 2 hours after the MH and Daylight go off. giving it a blacklight look and an early evening feel for the fish. The bed time