Help would be appreciated

splashed

splashed

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Hey gang! I am posting this in the REEF section, cuz one day, I wanna be just like you! :) Anyways, I have a 42G Hex that BADLY needs a lighting upgrade. I don't know how/dont want to, build a hood for it. I have seen lots of lights with legs for sale, and pendants, but haven't seen much talk about lighting in the reef forum. I want y'alls opinion before I buy.
I have heard that if you go reef, you have to go MH, do you agree with this?
What suggestions do you have for a 42G HEX? (that doesn't include building a canopy?
TY
 
viper_930

viper_930

Active Member
It is not necessary to have MH for a reef, but the more light the better. What are the dimensions of the tank? What kinds of corals do you want to keep? Any anemones or clams? Do you have a cost limit?
 
splashed

splashed

Member
OK without waking the hubby up to get the measuring tape, I think my dimensions are: 24" across the top (at the widest part) 24" from top to bottom. (It is hex and each side is 12") I think.
I don't know what kind of corals I want to keep. Right now, I am only FOWLR and LS . . . BUT, I don't want to buy lights twice, so I was trying to buy ahead. (if that makes since) I know I want my tank to look like the ones I see in this reef section, but I can only afford lights right now, haven't really started the search for corals.
I was hoping to stay under $200 for the lights (bulbs and all) Is that feasable?
 
ross

ross

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Definetly go with the site that viper gave u...its the best. You can buy the stuff seperately, and keep it cheaper. I got a 400w ballast/bulb/reflector for like $200.
 
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