I have a small 10g salt tank I want to start a Mini-Reef in. Right now I only have a 18" T8 8000K bulb and would like to upgrade so I can accomodate some high(er) light corals. The bulb I got now may support some common Mushrooms, but I don't want a tank full of Mushrooms. Anyone have any suggestions for a good reef capable light fixture for a 10g(20") tank?
Suggestions on good lighting for Mini-Reef?
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What's your budget?
Regardless of that, you really only have two options: LEDs or fluorescents (typically T5HOs).
Regardless of that, you really only have two options: LEDs or fluorescents (typically T5HOs).
Well my budget is pretty open, but with that being said, I don't have a grand to blow on lighting for a 10g lol. Sooo I would prefer to get a nice T5 or Reef Capable LED fixture for a reasonable price.
specific brand you recommend? I was going to do the Marineland Reef Capable LEDs, but people have said they're not worth it..?
Cheapest - http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3733+21598&pcatid=21598
Mid-range - http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=23758
More expensive - http://premiumaquatics.com/aquatic-supplies/AI-NANO.html
These are the only lights I've actually taking an interest in since I started looking for some lights about a month ago
Mid-range - http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=23758
More expensive - http://premiumaquatics.com/aquatic-supplies/AI-NANO.html
These are the only lights I've actually taking an interest in since I started looking for some lights about a month ago
Cheapest - http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3733+21598&pcatid=21598
Mid-range - http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=23758
More expensive - http://premiumaquatics.com/aquatic-supplies/AI-NANO.html
These are the only lights I've actually taking an interest in since I started looking for some lights about a month ago
The problem I run into is finding a fixture that is my size. I have a 10g tank so I would like to get a 20" fixture that way it extends the entire length of the tank giving me the most light coverage possible. The first link has 24" or 12 1/2" fixtures, but the 24" is too long and I feel like the 12 1/2" wouldn't be enough unless I linked more fixtures. I have a while to get this together though. I am going to be building up my rock more before I do anything because the tank is pretty bare right now. I also want to add some copepods and what not just to assure I have adequate parameters for a mini-reef.
Well that's the point of those strips, You basically need more than 1 to have enough light.
Do you know if there is a max number of linked fixtures for those? I have seen other linkable fixtures advertise linking up to 3 fixtures. If I went with those LED strips I would like to have one of each spectrum available.
the brand i use is called reefbeam,dont know if there available in the states but mine cost approx £650 ( $1000) have adjustble mount 20"-30" can be used for opentop or mounted inside the hood,got mine with a timer/dimmer function that mimiks sunrise/set,moon rise,hope this helps