7' x 2' x 3' tank lighting

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Jack Dempsey
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ok everyone, now the time for my first big tank has come :D unfortunately, I can't decide on lighting. The first lighting I was thinking of was the Hagen Glo, T8 30w 96cm. That was a bit stupid on my part as my tank is 210cm/7'. I need some serious help with deciding on the lighting and where better to go then MFK :p
I had another thread on this but I never got a proper answer so I'm requesting help urgently now
(thanks to those on the last thread for your input, you guys are awesome)
I don't need absolutely crazy lighting as i'm not growing live plants, however I do need lighting where the tank does not seem dull. I am truly sorry for being a pain in the backside but i do need the lighting so thank you in advance!

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Its gonna depend on your budget but I would suggest looking into the LED market. Fixtures might be a little more costly initially but they will pay for themselves quickly in energy savings and not having to buy replacement bulbs.
 
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Rayne said:
Its gonna depend on your budget but I would suggest looking into the LED market. Fixtures might be a little more costly initially but they will pay for themselves quickly in energy savings and not having to buy replacement bulbs.
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ahh ok. Any specific brand or particular model your pleased with?

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Thelatinofishlover

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Rayne said:
Its gonna depend on your budget but I would suggest looking into the LED market. Fixtures might be a little more costly initially but they will pay for themselves quickly in energy savings and not having to buy replacement bulbs.
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agreed 10000% they do cost alot but they are so worth it plus you can get the ones with the awesome colors :p
 
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Thelatinofishlover said:
have you started working on the tank yet X?
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I've got 2 exams left which will be done by this Friday. Saturday am at work, same on Sunday. Monday the production shall begin :D ive got the stand wood in my shed and on the same day, I shall go pick up the brick work. By the 21st of june, the stand shall be built. Then, the building of the hood will commence!

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looking at the beamswork, it seems great but it is a clip on light and I keep eels. I'm worried it'll present a gap to escape from..

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