what light to use??

smallfry

smallfry

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A friend is giving me a 30" wide tank that they had FW fish in. I would like to make it SW. But big budget cuts are in effect. We just got done setting up a new 90g so the budget is tight!!
Question is what would be the best light I can do on a single fluorescent light hood???
Right now there is only a 20 watt bulb in it I dont' think that will do at all??
The tank measures 30" w x 12 deep x 23" high I think that makes it about 37g give or take...
I need all the opions I can get
Thanks
 
reefnut

reefnut

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In a FOWLR you can get buy with using Normal Output Flourescents. The 20w bulb that's in there would be fine for the fish but wouldn't give you much coraline growth. Are you wanting good coraline growth or does it matter??
 
smallfry

smallfry

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yes I would like to use live rock and give what is has on it cahnce to grow. ie..good coraline growth :jumping:
 
oceana

oceana

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i would say a single 50/50 96 watt pc would be good
or maybe 2 65's
you can build a good 2x96watts pc retro for under 90 bucks if thats cheap enough
 
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