Upgrading equipment for my 28g tank.

[blackjacktang]

Some of you may have seen the thread i started about me wanting to start a JBJ nano. I have decided to not do this and decide to put the money towards upgrading my 28g tank more. Here are the things i may be purchasing.
-more live rock
-Another light strip
-New 6000k daylight bulb
-Overflow box for Remora Skimmer (Already Ordered)
Any other ideas on what should be upgraded on the thank? Thanks!

 

[acrylic51]

What's the current look of the tank? We need pics!!!!!

 

[blackjacktang]

https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/forum/thread/383031/some-shots-of-my-28g#post_3347199

 

[btldreef]

Why a 6k light?

 

[blackjacktang]

The 6k bulb will be with a 420 actinic i already have

 

[acrylic51]

A 6k is really yellow.

 

[btldreef]

Quote:
Originally Posted by acrylic51 http:///forum/thread/383082/upgrading-equipment-for-my-28g-tank#post_3348174
A 6k is really yellow.
+1 Reason why I asked why he was using one. I wouldn't use anything under 10K personally.

 

[acrylic51]

Agree with you BLTDreef!!!! Good growth possibilities with 6500k, but not very appealing to the eye IMO for the display.

 

[blackjacktang]

its going to be with a 420 actinic unless im worng. Were talking T8 here. Nothing special for corals or anything like that.
Unless im wrong and it is going to be REALLY yellow. If it is then what do you all recomend?

 

[blackjacktang]

heres a better question:
What would be the best 1 or 2 bulbs to put over my tank to get a nice, blue look. (No corals in tank). Thanks!
50/50 Daylight 6500k
50/50 Daylight 6500k w/ 420 Actinic
Daylight 10000k
Daylight 10000k w/ 420 actininc
Thanks!

 

[btldreef]

Daylight 10K, 460 actinic, but 420 is close, just not as blue as 460
The higher the Kelvin rating, the bluer the lighting will be

 

[acrylic51]

Agree with BLTDreef......I don't know why or how they could advertise 6500k as a daylight bulb???? Have you ever seen an Iwaski MH bulb? To me it's like peeing in the snow!!!!!

 

[1snapple]

10k bulbs for sure, looks good so far. No more Pico?

 

[blackjacktang]

Quote:
Originally Posted by 1Snapple http:///forum/thread/383082/upgrading-equipment-for-my-28g-tank#post_3348545
10k bulbs for sure, looks good so far. No more Pico?

lol dont worry, i got a new bulb for it for now. Not shure about the LEDs yet. I may go with the coralife T5.

 

[blackjacktang]

Quote:
Originally Posted by BTLDreef http:///forum/thread/383082/upgrading-equipment-for-my-28g-tank#post_3348528
Daylight 10K, 460 actinic, but 420 is close, just not as blue as 460
The higher the Kelvin rating, the bluer the lighting will be
Thank you BTLDreef. I just sold a used MH fixture for $200 so ill order them soon. Ey one more question, Im planning on adding more rock to my tank, will this cause an ammonia spike? Im planning about another 5lbs.

 

[1snapple]

Not if it's cured and stays wet/ submerged.
I did the math and the total price of my LED fixture from rapidled is $65 + the $9 aluminum bar.

 

[blackjacktang]

Quote:
Originally Posted by acrylic51 http:///forum/thread/383082/upgrading-equipment-for-my-28g-tank#post_3348530
Agree with BLTDreef......I don't know why or how they could advertise 6500k as a daylight bulb???? Have you ever seen an Iwaski MH bulb? To me it's like peeing in the snow!!!!!

they have 5500k T8 bulbs lol, thats like, super pee

 

[acrylic51]

6k is super pee.....and 10k can have a hint of yellow depending on what ballast is driving the bulb and nipple orientation of the bulb as well, and as you go up you get more blue.

 

[blackjacktang]

Quote:
Originally Posted by 1Snapple http:///forum/thread/383082/upgrading-equipment-for-my-28g-tank#post_3348554
Not if it's cured and stays wet/ submerged.
I did the math and the total price of my LED fixture from rapidled is $65 + the $9 aluminum bar.
what if its our of the water for 40min on the way home from the Fish store?

 

[blackjacktang]

Quote:
Originally Posted by acrylic51 http:///forum/thread/383082/upgrading-equipment-for-my-28g-tank#post_3348569
6k is super pee.....and 10k can have a hint of yellow depending on what ballast is driving the bulb and nipple orientation of the bulb as well, and as you go up you get more blue.
Ok thank you, im not shure what the ballast is. I currently have a regualr light strip on it. Like those ones that comes with the tank at *****. I plan on adding another strip so I have two on my tank so I can have two bulbs.