lighting question
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meowzer
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Originally Posted by dc2mlbsm
http:///forum/post/3205092
nice thanks...I currently have a Coralife 2x65 W PCs but I was thinking of upgrading to the Viper
You do know for a 20G regular depth you can also use T5HO lighting....
http:///forum/post/3205092
nice thanks...I currently have a Coralife 2x65 W PCs but I was thinking of upgrading to the Viper
You do know for a 20G regular depth you can also use T5HO lighting....
meowzer
Moderator
Originally Posted by dc2mlbsm
http:///forum/post/3205097
which ones are the best for a 20g?
WELL I have a Sundial T5HO set on my 29G, and I have a clam, frogspawn, ricordeas, zoas, an sps, etc....
So I can recommend this light.....I know there are other brands that are just as good, but I can only speak for what I have
I think the important thing is to make sure they have the reflectors
http:///forum/post/3205097
which ones are the best for a 20g?
WELL I have a Sundial T5HO set on my 29G, and I have a clam, frogspawn, ricordeas, zoas, an sps, etc....
So I can recommend this light.....I know there are other brands that are just as good, but I can only speak for what I have
I think the important thing is to make sure they have the reflectors
king_neptune
Active Member
HQI for clams?
I don't think so,
Just MH and LED.
As for Meowzer, how big is that clam?
I don't think your light is doing anything for it. Ive been wrong before...but everything Ive read backs up my top statement. Clams under about 1.5" cant photosynthesize well and need to be fed nutrients, larger than 1.5" they feed off light from MH and LED...but Ive never heard of them feeding off HQI,VHO,T5's...anything else.
I don't think so,
Just MH and LED.
As for Meowzer, how big is that clam?
I don't think your light is doing anything for it. Ive been wrong before...but everything Ive read backs up my top statement. Clams under about 1.5" cant photosynthesize well and need to be fed nutrients, larger than 1.5" they feed off light from MH and LED...but Ive never heard of them feeding off HQI,VHO,T5's...anything else.
meowzer
Moderator
Originally Posted by King_Neptune
http:///forum/post/3205132
HQI for clams?
I don't think so,
Just MH and LED
I have seen VERY successful reef tanks...with clams...with T5HO lighting
ask NYCBOB
http:///forum/post/3205132
HQI for clams?
I don't think so,
Just MH and LED
I have seen VERY successful reef tanks...with clams...with T5HO lighting
ask NYCBOB
king_neptune
Active Member
I edited that one just for you...probably right as you were reading the original ^_^
meowzer
Moderator
Originally Posted by dc2mlbsm
http:///forum/post/3205139
which one is better the 24" Nova Extreme SLR T-5 4x24 or the 24" WavePoint T5 HO 4x24?
I don't know those lights, but let me give you a suggestion
Do a search on user.... nycbob His tank is amazing
he has T5HO lighting
http:///forum/post/3205139
which one is better the 24" Nova Extreme SLR T-5 4x24 or the 24" WavePoint T5 HO 4x24?
I don't know those lights, but let me give you a suggestion
Do a search on user.... nycbob His tank is amazing
he has T5HO lighting
nycbob
Active Member
mh 150w would work over a 20 gallon. another option is 4 bulb t5 with reflectors. its really a personal choice. contrary to what some people hv said, many people hv successfully kept sps and clams under t5, myself included. i hv 2 crocea and derasa in my 72 under t5 for years.
king_neptune
Active Member
Originally Posted by nycbob
http:///forum/post/3205352
mh 150w would work over a 20 gallon.
contrary to what some people hv said, many people hv successfully kept sps and clams under t5, myself included. i hv 2 crocea and derasa in my 72 under t5 for years.
1. 150w over a 20g....thats pretty intense!
2. Ive been wrong before, I know you could keep SPS, but never heard of clams getting their light needs met off any less than MH.
no matter. I got MH nonetheless myself.
http:///forum/post/3205352
mh 150w would work over a 20 gallon.
contrary to what some people hv said, many people hv successfully kept sps and clams under t5, myself included. i hv 2 crocea and derasa in my 72 under t5 for years.
1. 150w over a 20g....thats pretty intense!
2. Ive been wrong before, I know you could keep SPS, but never heard of clams getting their light needs met off any less than MH.
no matter. I got MH nonetheless myself.
nycbob
Active Member
Originally Posted by King_Neptune
http:///forum/post/3205604
1. 150w over a 20g....thats pretty intense!
2. Ive been wrong before, I know you could keep SPS, but never heard of clams getting their light needs met off any less than MH.
no matter. I got MH nonetheless myself.
150w mh over a 20 isnt much at all, if u consider they sell this kind of setup for 24 and 28 gallon nano. its all about acclimation. 75w mh would be way to weak, so the next step would be 150w if he goes that route. t5 is very good for 20-90 gallon setup imo, since the tanks in this range isnt too deep.
http:///forum/post/3205604
1. 150w over a 20g....thats pretty intense!
2. Ive been wrong before, I know you could keep SPS, but never heard of clams getting their light needs met off any less than MH.
no matter. I got MH nonetheless myself.
150w mh over a 20 isnt much at all, if u consider they sell this kind of setup for 24 and 28 gallon nano. its all about acclimation. 75w mh would be way to weak, so the next step would be 150w if he goes that route. t5 is very good for 20-90 gallon setup imo, since the tanks in this range isnt too deep.
king_neptune
Active Member
Originally Posted by dc2mlbsm
http:///forum/post/3205616
is there any LED systems that fit 20g tanks?
Store bought will cost you $900-1100(thats a 24-36" array)
Or diy for around 250-300ish.
I did see one for a 20g tank that was 700, but i think it was garbage.
http:///forum/post/3205616
is there any LED systems that fit 20g tanks?
Store bought will cost you $900-1100(thats a 24-36" array)
Or diy for around 250-300ish.
I did see one for a 20g tank that was 700, but i think it was garbage.