Is a 250w 20000k Bulb Too Much for my 28g tank?

[blackjacktang]

 

[meowzer]

Is it a pendant? 20k will be really blue, and you can raise the light to whereever you want it

 

[blackjacktang]

It is a pendant but im not going to hang it. I plan on setting it ontop of two metal strips across the tank to let it rest on. Here is a diagram of it.

 

[blackjacktang]

I also undertstand 20k is very blue. That is how i like it.

 

[meowzer]

HELLO BACK...LOl
I don't know that I would do that.....first the idea of laying metal across the top does ot seem like a good idea to me
2nd....I think it will be too close to the water....I think you should hang it at least 8" above the tank....

 

[2quills]

Agreed, a 250W bulb ontop of a 28G is probably going to creat a lot of heat issues. I would either hang it or build a rig to set it sit up about 12" above the tank. Angle alluminum should be fine to use.

 

[blackjacktang]

Thanks guys. I am also looking into getting T5 lights so i can keep corals. I have never used T5, just MH. I was wondering can anyone recomend a good T5 fixture for my tank? Its a 24".

 

[blackjacktang]

Nevermind ill just make another post for the T5

 

[meowzer]

I have a Sundial 4 bulb T5HO unit on my 29G, BUT my 29G is 18".....you may have to look into a 6 bulb unit, and for a smaller tank IMO a good T5 unit is more practical

 

[blackjacktang]

Quote:
Originally Posted by meowzer http:///forum/thread/383218/is-a-250w-20000k-bulb-too-much-for-my-28g-tank#post_3349977
I have a Sundial 4 bulb T5HO unit on my 29G, BUT my 29G is 18".....you may have to look into a 6 bulb unit, and for a smaller tank IMO a good T5 unit is more practical
thank you, im looking online for a good fixture but i keep finding fixtures that are only 2x24w bulbs and thats only 48w. So its pretty hard to find these things.

 

[blackjacktang]

I alos keep finding 4x24w bulb fixtures but it still doesent seem enough at only 96 watts.

 

[meowzer]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Blackjacktang http:///forum/thread/383218/is-a-250w-20000k-bulb-too-much-for-my-28g-tank#post_3349982
I alos keep finding 4x24w bulb fixtures but it still doesent seem enough at only 96 watts.
That's what I have......it's not about the watts anymore, it's about the intensity of the light itself
You should be able to find a 6 bulb unit fairly easy

 

[blackjacktang]

Quote:
Originally Posted by meowzer http:///forum/thread/383218/is-a-250w-20000k-bulb-too-much-for-my-28g-tank#post_3349984
Quote:
Originally Posted by Blackjacktang http:///forum/thread/383218/is-a-250w-20000k-bulb-too-much-for-my-28g-tank#post_3349982
I alos keep finding 4x24w bulb fixtures but it still doesent seem enough at only 96 watts.
That's what I have......it's not about the watts anymore, it's about the intensity of the light itself
You should be able to find a 6 bulb unit fairly easy
hmm im soo used to MH when you have 5-6 watts per gallon. I will keep looking for a 6 bulb. I want to keep things like softies and LPS corals.

 

[meowzer]

What is the width of your tank?

 

[blackjacktang]

as in length from front to back? sorry i suck at these things. It is also a bow-front.

 

[meowzer]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Blackjacktang http:///forum/thread/383218/is-a-250w-20000k-bulb-too-much-for-my-28g-tank#post_3349994
as in length from front to back? sorry i suck at these things. It is also a bow-front.
NO sorry.....I should have said length to begin with....side to side

 

[blackjacktang]

it is 24 inches. Right now i have just a simple 24" strip with one bulb in it. Those ones you get a *****.
I also found the

24 Inch Coralife Lunar Aqualight T5 Lamp High Output Fixture

 

[meowzer]

IDK if the 4 bulb will penetrate 24" depth though
we need a light expert now.....LOL

 

[blackjacktang]

well my tank has 18" depth lol, we do need a light expert. Im thinkin bang guy or BTLDreef.

 

[meowzer]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Blackjacktang http:///forum/thread/383218/is-a-250w-20000k-bulb-too-much-for-my-28g-tank#post_3350008
well my tank has 18" depth lol, we do need a light expert. Im thinkin bang guy or BTLDreef.
I thought you said it was 24" depth

18" depth a 4 bulb will be fine.....As I said earlier, I have the Sundial T5HO with 4 bulbs....I have lps, shrooms, frogspawn, a maxima clam...etc...etc....