What lighting for 29G

jeddy576 · #1 11/13/2007, 03:03 PM

I was wondering what kind of lighting I should go with for a 29 im about to put together. Im going to have a canopy so i need some a retro kit. I would like to be able to keep sps corals.

Thanks
Jared

Mojo Jojo · #2 11/13/2007, 03:09 PM

A nice 400w Halide should blast those SPS

. A 250 will do too, but all up to you.

Rosseau · #3 11/13/2007, 03:18 PM

I wouldn't go any less than 150W MH.

I would go higher if you can.

There are some awesome tanks out there with 150W MH's...

Here is a picture of Victoria's 29G with 150W MH (and 2 x 65W PC).

Heat will be an issue to think about.

welsher7 · #4 11/13/2007, 06:56 PM

is this a 29g biocube or a standard 29g tank. i think victorias tank is a biocube so its only 19" tall. a standard 29 is much taller and think would need a 250w

Alaska_Phil · #5 11/13/2007, 07:06 PM

Check out Melev's 29 gal set up with 3x55W PC here http://www.melevsreef.com/29g.html

Rosseau, how did she fit all that above a 29? And how did she keep the temps in check?

Phil

Im SpSing · #6 11/13/2007, 07:32 PM

i have a 250w over my 29.
And whoever just said a 29g is much taller than 19" is wrong....

Victoria · #7 11/13/2007, 09:17 PM

My tank is 18" deep. When summer heat come I just use a fan to blow across the surface. Evap rate does increase, but thats ok. If I did it again I would go no lower than a 175watt. But no higher than a 250 watt. I use the Current USA fixture.
Victoria

jeddy576 · #8 11/13/2007, 11:45 PM

its going to be a standard 29 would just a mh be ok or do i need to add t5's or pc's?

Victoria · #9 11/13/2007, 11:56 PM

Jeddy
I really like adding t5 or pc's it give a nice dawn dusk effect.

jeddy576 · #10 11/14/2007, 12:10 AM

any suggestions on what brand i should get and from where?

Phong33 · #11 11/14/2007, 12:14 AM

Get a 4x24w T5 (with individual reflectors). Thats what I have over my 29g and love it.

jeddy576 · #12 11/14/2007, 09:25 AM

i have 2x65 pc's on my 20 right now. if i get this light http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/Met...Retrofit_Kits_(MH_Only)/Retrofit_System_-_175W_14000K_Ushio_by_IceCap is my electirc bill going to go up a lot?

jeddy576 · #13 11/14/2007, 09:26 AM

http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/Met...Retrofit_Kits_(MH_Only)/Retrofit_System_-_175W_14000K_Ushio_by_IceCap

jeddy576 · #14 11/15/2007, 11:09 AM

is it ok if i just have a mh or do i need to add t5's or pc's?

johno4 · #15 11/15/2007, 11:51 AM

Yes you can only have a mh on the tank.

goreefer · #16 11/15/2007, 11:55 AM

I have 4X24 T5's over my 29. I love them. I can grow anything that I want. My hood was too short for MH's, and I really did not want the heat issues that the MH presents.
Get the individual reflectors and a decent ballast and you will love them.