Shark Tank Incandescent Lights

tony detroit

tony detroit

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I have a 300 gal I bought used and am going to be setting it up soon in the basement. I have a bamboo shark and a spotted stingray in my 180 that I am going to be putting in there as well as a few other things. I read in Scott Michaels book that incandescent lights are good for a shark/ray tank. I was wondering if anyone has any personal experience or advice on
these lights, such as what kind to buy etc. All help and comments are greatly appreciated.
 
jim27

jim27

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Lighting really doesn't matter much on shark/ray tanks. Whatever looks pleasing to you should be fine. Personally I use two 55w 10k PC's over my 180g shark tank.
 
tvan

tvan

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lights can be hard on sharks eyes. I would stay with a low wattage. And maybe some RED bulbs for night veiwing.
HTH
Tom
 
jim27

jim27

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I dont know if you'd like the look of an all blue tank. Personally I'd just use some daylight NO's.
 
sammystingray

sammystingray

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If you use house bulbs, then get reveal bulbs....they make a world of difference. Regular bulbs will make the water VERY yellow. I use reveal house bulbs on my eels tank. They actually make a HUGE difference throughout the house as well.....very cool bulbs, and they show true color much better than yellow looking regular house bulbs......anyone that tries them will be impressed.:)
 
jumpfrog

jumpfrog

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sammy:
What kind of fixture are you using with those reveal bulbs? I'm using 4 strip lights in my aggressive tank and they're kind of a PITA. Incadescents could be the trick if they look good.
Any chance of a picture?
 
sammystingray

sammystingray

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If you are actually really interested....I will take a pic when I find time that shows the difference between the two....I just use two reflector type things with clamps like you might use to work on a car or something......grow a plant or whatever......mine are hidden though, so looks don't matter.
 
jumpfrog

jumpfrog

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Exactly. I have a hood that I made and for the time being I have a 4' shop light with 2 10k, 1 4' AGA fixture with a 10k, 1 4' AGA with a "actinic" and a 18" just for good measure. I have to move stuff around off the top glass to feed and such. The way I built my hood didn't make for good flourescent mounting. But, incadescent gives options.
I was thinking one of those multi fixture deals like they make for bathroom vanities. Do you think that would work?
A picture would be great just to get a feel for the color of the lighting.
 
sammystingray

sammystingray

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I have some stuff in the way right now because my fiance just had surgery and the tank is the bottom of a stack setup, so give me a few day, bump if you want, and I'll get some comparison shots. I presently have a bed in the living room blocking most of it......sorry, but I will take shots when I can.,
 
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