This lighting thing is way over my head! HELP

[yae4volcom]

Well I want to customize the lighting on the Eclipse hood so I can grow corals. I went to a good online store (it starts with hello =) and now I'm so lost. There are so many! Have any suggestions on what kind of lights I need. I need some seriouse help. I was looking at flourecents because they come in 18". The eclipse tank is 21". Even then there are a lot of different kinds.

 

[buzz]

It really depends on what you are doing with the tank. What kind of corals are you planning on keeping in the tank?

 

[michaeltx]

I think most get a PC and add to it I dont remeber but I think there is certain wattage that fits inside the hood of the eclipse where the excisting one is now.
I think its the 36 watt bulb.
something to check into though.
mike

 

[yae4volcom]

Well I want to keep beginner to moderate corals. I just want enough ligh so the tank looks really nice and so I have the option of adding things later. Anyway I can figure out installing a fan I just need help getting the right lights. What about VHO's? There's all different kinds of bulbs. Anyone got any ideas?

 

[yae4volcom]

That helped! Do you think I'm going to have to install a fan or two?