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12/28/2007, 04:02 PM
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Lighting Question...
My wife totally surprised me by trying to get me new lights for the 55gl we have. A local store explained to her that this fixture would be good for our size tank and so she bought it from them. From the research I have done so far I would disagree. Looking for additional insight for anyone willing to share.
This is what she bought: Coralife Aqualight Advanced Tank-Mount, 1- 150 W 14,000k HQI Link to what she bought me I am looking for a all in one type fixture, not looking to build anything. So if you have any recommendations please share. Right now we just have PC's, and want to upgrade to MH or t-5. |
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#2
12/28/2007, 04:23 PM
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Westsider,
I guess it depends on what you want to keep. That light is great for a QT tank and its use a lot in Nanos. A standard 55g its 48" long, so I'm afraid one light may not be enough. I'm sure once you provide details of what you want to keep, they will jump here to help.
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12/28/2007, 04:24 PM
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yeah that lamp really is only goog for half your tank IMO.
something like this may fit your needs better http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewIt...935~tab~1.html or maybe this http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewIt...t~CU01042.html it really depends on what look you want(open top or hooded),if you have a hood you can get retrofit kits for less than the other units i listed.
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#4
12/28/2007, 04:25 PM
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Congrats! Your wife cares about your hobby. As you know, your lighting needs depend on what you want to keep in the tank.
Unfortunately, if you have the typical 55 gallon with a center brace in the middle, that single MH will be difficult if not impossible to position to cover the entire tank (for corals). Most 55s I have seen usually have two MHs or T5s or a combination there of. |
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12/28/2007, 04:26 PM
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if you need a light setup for a decent price,someone on this local board is selling one that would work nicely on a 55g.
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#6
12/28/2007, 08:45 PM
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Check out the Current stuff. For your tank they have a dual 150W or 250W Halide setup with four atinics and lunar lights. Comes with two timers and hanging kit.
http://www.current-usa.com/outerorbithqit5ho.html |
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#7
12/28/2007, 08:52 PM
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I second that notion. Current Outer Orbit or Sunpod. One has additional actinics (T5 or PC), the other just halides. Both would be nice on a 55. Ive had one on a 90G for a couple years now and love it.
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