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.
Lighting question?
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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.
It is going to need to be a strong light because the tank is deep.
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.
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