Lighting Question

[the_bandit]

I recently purchased an aquarium that came with a 48'' light strip with a Perfect-A-Lamp 40watt bulb. Has anyone used this light before? I tried putting in my Ocean Sun 48'' light but that gives off a yellow tint and the Perfect-A-lamp doesnt. I'd like to keep my light strip for now but I just wanted to know if anyone had ever used it and what light you would suggest besides getting T5 or MH lights.
Thanks,
Chris

 

[jackri]

Depends on what you're trying to light.
If you just want to see your fish --- lighting should be fine... if you want to keep corals I would always suggest T5 or MH or both.

 

[the_bandit]

Well I wanna keep an anenome but for now its going to be a FOWLR tank. I cant really afford T5 or MH because Ive dropped a large sum of money on the tank and equipment.

 

[jackri]

I would hold off on the anemone as well then... lighting is a really big expense and I would just wait with FOWLR until you're ready to upgrade some day.

 

[the_bandit]

Would a 50/50 light be ok for one? Or is that still too low?

 

[fanker]

not even close. u need a well astablished tank and lots of light u cant get an anenome without atleast 4x54w t-5s

 

[djcanis]

If you want to keep anything other then fish, check out the list that the guy craig has, I found a 375wt MH with dual T5's and moon lighting for $200. Post a wated post.

 

[fanker]

Originally Posted by DJCanis
http:///forum/post/3036720
If you want to keep anything other then fish, check out the list that the guy craig has, I found a 375wt MH with dual T5's and moon lighting for $200. Post a wated post.
u cant post cl on here