View Full Version : Lighting question?
cdf_1873
01-09-2007, 2:35 AM
Ok guys all i ask is that you take it easy on me being a noob and all, i've posted recently on setting up my first sw tank a 56 column i know that one of the first things i will have to remedy is lighting i was wondering if it is cheaper to build your own, possibly with MH or is that to difficult, also considering other options or do you have a better idea? I do know what we want to have about 3w per gallon at least thats what we have been told. any more info would be great and if you have ideas for a hood those are welcome too.
spotfin
01-09-2007, 8:08 AM
I haven't read your previous post. What are you planning on keeping in this tank? You can use regular fluorescent lighting if it's going to be a fish only tank.
RadleyMiller
01-09-2007, 3:35 PM
Honestly, DIY would be very hard metal halide wise, you would be better off buying a set up.
It is going to need to be a strong light because the tank is deep.
MH pendulum would be the best bet IMO.
OscarHook
01-11-2007, 1:41 AM
i believe it is a little deeper than a 55g regular, if not the same.
OscarHook
01-11-2007, 2:39 AM
would this light work?
http://www.bigalsonline.com/BigAlsUS/ctl3684/cp18369/si1381734/cl0/currentusasatellitedual362x96wattpowercompact
if not where is another good site to order from?
We are still thinking abot making our own though, will get the dimensions tomorrow.
i would do t5ho over halide if possible t5 will do 24 inch of water any deeper and halide would be ideal what kind of corals do you want to grow??? t5s will grow sps lps with no problem and wont heat the water like halides? lighting depends on what type of corals if any you want to keep