Current USA Satellite Lighting for Discus Tank?

[sushiray]

I am keen on getting a 36" or 48" unit - I like the day/nite lighting features. but does anyone think it may be too bright for them?

I just lost out on a used unit on ebay. it was a steal & yep - someone stole out right out from over me!

I have been searching the online vendors that many have recommended in my other recent thread. all good referrals.

any other suggestions for lighting is appreciated.

thks all!

 

[dwilder]

discus will get used to bright light fine but if you dont have plants you dont need anything fancy

 

[trebor69]

you dont want reef tank type of lighting or anything

but discus are fine with normal 48" lights... single or double bulb

I have one discus tank right now with a double bulb coralife
I think theyre 28w T5 bulbs one 10000k and one 6500k I think. I am too lazy to go look right now haha

That tank has several crypts and sword plants a few anubias and a large centerpiece driftwood. It is enough light for the plants to grow and the 10 adult discus in their don't seem to mind at all.

I am not familiar with the light you mentioned but it sounds a bit more powerful than my setup. I still think you'd be fine though.

May take the fish a few days to adjust if they're not used to bright lighting.

 

[sushiray]

discus will get used to bright light fine but if you dont have plants you dont need anything fancy

thks. I don't need fancy but ebay had great deal, but I lost out cuz I fell asleep! that be only reason to buy current satellite. it'll be same price or less as reg. lighting/hoods at LFS, so why not spoil myself? or my discus??!!