26 gallon w t5's
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perfectdark
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Sorry no pics but I have seen a 26 gal bow front with the new Nova sundials on it. 4x24watt HO-T5 lights, very very nice set up and at 26gals you are unlimited to what you can hold in it.
caseysimp7
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Originally Posted by PerfectDark
Sorry no pics but I have seen a 26 gal bow front with the new Nova sundials on it. 4x24watt HO-T5 lights, very very nice set up and at 26gals you are unlimited to what you can hold in it.
what lid do you have? all glass?
Sorry no pics but I have seen a 26 gal bow front with the new Nova sundials on it. 4x24watt HO-T5 lights, very very nice set up and at 26gals you are unlimited to what you can hold in it.
what lid do you have? all glass?
perfectdark
Active Member
Originally Posted by caseysimp7
what lid do you have? all glass?
Open top tank, the light set up comes with legs.
what lid do you have? all glass?
Open top tank, the light set up comes with legs.
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rizzamatic
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I've got a 20 I want to upgrade and i need help too. I'm considering the Coralife Lunar Aqualight (T-5). I'm confused too about what to cover the tank with. I do not want to leave the tank open. I thought about just a glass lid. Is this what you are thinking of doing? I'd also like to see pics of any smaller tanks that have these lights set-up.
perfectdark
Active Member
Originally Posted by rizzamatic
I've got a 20 I want to upgrade and i need help too. I'm considering the Coralife Lunar Aqualight (T-5). I'm confused too about what to cover the tank with. I do not want to leave the tank open. I thought about just a glass lid. Is this what you are thinking of doing? I'd also like to see pics of any smaller tanks that have these lights set-up.
If you want to cover the tank... (not necessary) but if in fact you do you can get a piece of plexiglass cut to the size you want. Even leave out the area that the light will be over.
IMO I would stay away from anything coralife sells as far as lighting goes. If you are considering t-5 lighting bare minimum would be the Nova Extreme HO-T5 set up I mentioned above. Aquatinics, and teks are much better but you pay a lot more for them so depending on your budget those are what I would suggest.
I've got a 20 I want to upgrade and i need help too. I'm considering the Coralife Lunar Aqualight (T-5). I'm confused too about what to cover the tank with. I do not want to leave the tank open. I thought about just a glass lid. Is this what you are thinking of doing? I'd also like to see pics of any smaller tanks that have these lights set-up.
If you want to cover the tank... (not necessary) but if in fact you do you can get a piece of plexiglass cut to the size you want. Even leave out the area that the light will be over.
IMO I would stay away from anything coralife sells as far as lighting goes. If you are considering t-5 lighting bare minimum would be the Nova Extreme HO-T5 set up I mentioned above. Aquatinics, and teks are much better but you pay a lot more for them so depending on your budget those are what I would suggest.
appaloosa1
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This is my 16g bowfront with 2 2x20 watt T5s.
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rizzamatic
Guest
Originally Posted by PerfectDark
If you want to cover the tank... (not necessary) but if in fact you do you can get a piece of plexiglass cut to the size you want. Even leave out the area that the light will be over.
IMO I would stay away from anything coralife sells as far as lighting goes. If you are considering t-5 lighting bare minimum would be the Nova Extreme HO-T5 set up I mentioned above. Aquatinics, and teks are much better but you pay a lot more for them so depending on your budget those are what I would suggest.
Thanks for the advice. I'm just really concerned about leaving the tank open on the top. I have 3 dogs and I vacuum non-stop, so I'm worried dog hair may fly in there everytime I vacuum! Is it OK to cover the area that the light will be over?
The reason why I chose Coralife is because my Mother works for a pet distribution warehouse and they sell Coralife. I can get it pretty cheap. They don't sell the Novas.
Thanks!
If you want to cover the tank... (not necessary) but if in fact you do you can get a piece of plexiglass cut to the size you want. Even leave out the area that the light will be over.
IMO I would stay away from anything coralife sells as far as lighting goes. If you are considering t-5 lighting bare minimum would be the Nova Extreme HO-T5 set up I mentioned above. Aquatinics, and teks are much better but you pay a lot more for them so depending on your budget those are what I would suggest.
Thanks for the advice. I'm just really concerned about leaving the tank open on the top. I have 3 dogs and I vacuum non-stop, so I'm worried dog hair may fly in there everytime I vacuum! Is it OK to cover the area that the light will be over?
The reason why I chose Coralife is because my Mother works for a pet distribution warehouse and they sell Coralife. I can get it pretty cheap. They don't sell the Novas.
Thanks!
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rizzamatic
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Great pics! Can you show me one of the actual lighting set-up? Thanks!
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rizzamatic
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Great pics Appaloosa! Can you show me one of the actual lighting setup? Thanks
perfectdark
Active Member
Originally Posted by rizzamatic
Thanks for the advice. I'm just really concerned about leaving the tank open on the top. I have 3 dogs and I vacuum non-stop, so I'm worried dog hair may fly in there everytime I vacuum! Is it OK to cover the area that the light will be over?
The reason why I chose Coralife is because my Mother works for a pet distribution warehouse and they sell Coralife. I can get it pretty cheap. They don't sell the Novas.
Thanks!
Yes it is ok to cover the are the lights are over or around them your choice.
Well I understand it would be a cheap investment, but as an FYI their products are not made well their T5's are not HO and they dont offer any fixture with individual reflectors... IMO unless they were free I wouldnt buy them....
Thanks for the advice. I'm just really concerned about leaving the tank open on the top. I have 3 dogs and I vacuum non-stop, so I'm worried dog hair may fly in there everytime I vacuum! Is it OK to cover the area that the light will be over?
The reason why I chose Coralife is because my Mother works for a pet distribution warehouse and they sell Coralife. I can get it pretty cheap. They don't sell the Novas.
Thanks!
Yes it is ok to cover the are the lights are over or around them your choice.
Well I understand it would be a cheap investment, but as an FYI their products are not made well their T5's are not HO and they dont offer any fixture with individual reflectors... IMO unless they were free I wouldnt buy them....
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rizzamatic
Guest
Originally Posted by PerfectDark
Yes it is ok to cover the are the lights are over or around them your choice.
Well I understand it would be a cheap investment, but as an FYI their products are not made well their T5's are not HO and they dont offer any fixture with individual reflectors... IMO unless they were free I wouldnt buy them....
Thanks again for the advice. I think I'll do more research before I decide which lights to buy. I'm glad you told me what you did about the Coralife!
Yes it is ok to cover the are the lights are over or around them your choice.
Well I understand it would be a cheap investment, but as an FYI their products are not made well their T5's are not HO and they dont offer any fixture with individual reflectors... IMO unless they were free I wouldnt buy them....
Thanks again for the advice. I think I'll do more research before I decide which lights to buy. I'm glad you told me what you did about the Coralife!
perfectdark
Active Member
Originally Posted by rizzamatic
http:///forum/post/2449917
Thanks again for the advice. I think I'll do more research before I decide which lights to buy. I'm glad you told me what you did about the Coralife!
np
http:///forum/post/2449917
Thanks again for the advice. I think I'll do more research before I decide which lights to buy. I'm glad you told me what you did about the Coralife!
np