30" Light Fixture Help

[Midus]

I have a 29G tank thats 30" across. It seems that this size gets looked over once you start getting into the higher level stuff. Anyone have any suggestions on what or where I should look into?

[theatrus]

24" fixtures with expandable (usually optional) legs are your best bet. You do get darker sides though.

[shag26272]

only thing that I know of available is the Sunpod

[Midus]

I've been looking at Compact Flourescent fixtures lately. They're relatively cheap(Well they fit my price range) and have the size that I require. Would two 65 watt bulbs be good enough for low to mid light Corals? Would a BTA be possible under this lighting arrangement?

[kodyboy]

you would be pushing it to grow a BTA under 130 watts of light, especially PCs. I would go with T5s if I were you, but they are hard to find in anything other than 24/36/48 etc. inch configs. A 4 bulb unit with good reflectors that is 24 inches long would work on your 29.
https://diyreef.authsecure.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=55_90&products_id=498&osCsid=737d6a7615568c9c4db7df2b19c0f864
the above unit would work well.

[GSMguy]

250w or 150w 30 inch current sunpod

24inch aquatinics tx5 with 30 inch mounting legs.

pc is old poor technology that hopefully is finding its way out of this hobby.