Lighting for a 29 gallon...

[sueandleo]

What sounds better for a 29 gallon reef... 2 55 watt 50/50 pc's or 3 55 watt 50/50 pc's.... I'm building my own hood so there will be plenty of room... I hope... Or if you think there is another lighting combination that is better, please let me know... I don't mind spending the money but I want to do it right..... Thanks...

 

[y2says]

How much is that going to run you? You can go with JBJ power compacts for about 160-180 which includes 2 55w and 2 actinics with a built in fan. You can get one that doesn't have a fan and it'll run cheaper. However, your system sounds to fine to me. I just started a 29g reef for my mother and I'm only using two 20w NO and one actinic. I'm only going soft corals though. Good luck.

 

[wamp]

metal halides would be cool too...

 

[big dave]

Great size tank! My 29 has 2x65 watt PC's(both 10,000K) and 2x75 VHO(both actinic). BY the old rule of thumb (which really isnt that accurate) I have about 9 watts/gallon. Good luck with it! <img src="graemlins//urrr.gif" border="0" alt="[urrr]" />

 

[ubeturwrasse]

i too have a small reef and have had great luck with the JBJ PC lighting, economical and reliable. everything it thriving in my tank with the exception of my plate coral.

 

[iggy koopa]

I have a 29 gallon reef tank also. I have a custom built hood that holds three Coralife bulbs. Not sure but I think it comes out to be around 6 watts per gallon. I've had great luck with my reef.
Iggy Koopa

 

[coraltrapper5020]

I use 4 55 watt pc 2 blue 2 50/50