Quick question about lighting...

aykfc · 12-27-2006, 10:56 AM

Sorry for all the questions. I am looking at adding some corals in the next month or so. Would this work? Are there some corals that would not work with this? I am going to be getting the 36" one. Thanks for your help. Also, my tank is only 18" deep so I dont need to worry about metal halides, correct?

Damon · 12-27-2006, 11:13 AM

What is the tank size? What type of corals? Tank setup? Inhabitants? We need more info.

harif87 · 12-27-2006, 11:50 AM

78 watts over a 36" long tank is not going to be enough for almost all corals. Go for something over 200 watts and youll be able to pic from alot more. But best bet is always with MH's.

aykfc · 12-27-2006, 11:57 AM

I have a 46 gallon. Still in the process of cycling with some LR and damsels. I don't have any corals yet, still in the process of getting all my information together. I would get metal halide but they seem to be a lot more expensive. Can I succeed with T-5HO? Would 200 watts be good for a 46?

harif87 · 12-27-2006, 12:02 PM

I think with T5's you can either get 193 or 156 watts or something like that, but again it would depend on what you plan on keeping

aykfc · 01-03-2007, 08:45 PM

I found this Light for 187.00 at a store. I would get the 36 inch. 192 watts. This any good for a 46 bow front? Am I going to have any limitations with this light? Thanks again for your help.

Reefneck · 01-03-2007, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by aykfc

I found this Light for 187.00 at a store. I would get the 36 inch. 192 watts. This any good for a 46 bow front? Am I going to have any limitations with this light? Thanks again for your help.

Yes, Lot's of limitations! Those are less quality than T5HO. Those are PC's or Power Compacts.

If you want to create a Reef, Lighting and skimming are the 2 areas you absolutely can not play "cheap" in!

aykfc · 01-03-2007, 09:39 PM

I have a skimmer rated up to 100 gallons. It seems to be doing the job. I found this metal halide on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/Aquarium-Light-3...QQcmdZViewItem any good in your opinion? Im sorry for all the questions

Reefneck · 01-03-2007, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aykfc

I have a skimmer rated up to 100 gallons. It seems to be doing the job. I found this metal halide on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/Aquarium-Light-3...QQcmdZViewItem any good in your opinion? Im sorry for all the questions

Jebo/Oddysea branded products are made in China, Are NOT UL listed which means if/when it burns your home down your insurance company will laugh at you and there are documented reports of many of them doing just that!

I stress my point again that lighting & skimming are the 2 areas you can NOT be cheap on with a reef.

I'm not trying to be harsh here my friend. I only want you to get a good start and not have it ruined by an expensive mistake.

Please, Spend the money and look at the "Current USA Outer Orbit" or Coralife Aqualight Pro" or many other Quality Retro Kits from PFO or Ice Cap.

aykfc · 01-04-2007, 12:16 PM

I see thanks for your help. Do you know of any good websites I could find lights on? I checked Drfostersmith.com but did not see much that could be of use. Any other ideas?

Reefneck · 01-04-2007, 02:00 PM

Look here: http://www.marineandreef.com/shoppro...uterOrbit3.htm

or Here: http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewIt...roduct=CU01041

aykfc · 01-06-2007, 10:19 PM

Are all coral life products UL listed? I was looking and could not find anything.

Reefneck · 01-06-2007, 10:25 PM

Yes, They are all UL listed.

12-27-2006, 10:56 AM	#1
aykfc Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 18 Posts: 41	Quick question about lighting... Sorry for all the questions. I am looking at adding some corals in the next month or so. Would this work? Are there some corals that would not work with this? I am going to be getting the 36" one. Thanks for your help. Also, my tank is only 18" deep so I dont need to worry about metal halides, correct?

12-27-2006, 11:13 AM	#2
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,976	What is the tank size? What type of corals? Tank setup? Inhabitants? We need more info. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

12-27-2006, 11:50 AM	#3
harif87 Minor Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 21 Posts: 995	78 watts over a 36" long tank is not going to be enough for almost all corals. Go for something over 200 watts and youll be able to pic from alot more. But best bet is always with MH's. __________________ sorry for beating you senseless "The human torch was denied a bank loan"

12-27-2006, 12:02 PM	#5
harif87 Minor Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 21 Posts: 995	I think with T5's you can either get 193 or 156 watts or something like that, but again it would depend on what you plan on keeping __________________ sorry for beating you senseless "The human torch was denied a bank loan"

01-04-2007, 02:00 PM	#11
Reefneck Senior Aquarist Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Near a Coral Reef Age: 47 Posts: 1,351	Look here: http://www.marineandreef.com/shoppro...uterOrbit3.htm or Here: http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewIt...roduct=CU01041 __________________ I wonder how much salt mix I would need to turn our in ground pool into a Reef.

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12-27-2006, 11:57 AM	#4
aykfc Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 18 Posts: 41	I have a 46 gallon. Still in the process of cycling with some LR and damsels. I don't have any corals yet, still in the process of getting all my information together. I would get metal halide but they seem to be a lot more expensive. Can I succeed with T-5HO? Would 200 watts be good for a 46?

01-03-2007, 08:45 PM	#6
aykfc Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 18 Posts: 41	I found this Light for 187.00 at a store. I would get the 36 inch. 192 watts. This any good for a 46 bow front? Am I going to have any limitations with this light? Thanks again for your help.

01-03-2007, 09:39 PM	#8
aykfc Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 18 Posts: 41	I have a skimmer rated up to 100 gallons. It seems to be doing the job. I found this metal halide on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/Aquarium-Light-3...QQcmdZViewItem any good in your opinion? Im sorry for all the questions

01-04-2007, 12:16 PM	#10
aykfc Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 18 Posts: 41	I see thanks for your help. Do you know of any good websites I could find lights on? I checked Drfostersmith.com but did not see much that could be of use. Any other ideas?

01-06-2007, 10:19 PM	#12
aykfc Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 18 Posts: 41	Are all coral life products UL listed? I was looking and could not find anything.

01-06-2007, 10:25 PM	#13
Reefneck Senior Aquarist Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Near a Coral Reef Age: 47 Posts: 1,351	Yes, They are all UL listed. __________________ I wonder how much salt mix I would need to turn our in ground pool into a Reef.

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