Lighting for 29 Gallon

[J3838]

Hey... I have a 29 Gallon tank and I'm wondering what kind of light I should get. I've read a lot of posts about 250w and 150w etc etc but i was wondering if anyone had specific links of products to buy. I am looking to keep sps and maybe a clam. Any help would be awesome... thanks in advance...:rollface:

[aural]

if you are looking to do SPS i would definitely suggest a 250 watt halide.

I have an aqua medic 250 watt pendant that I'm going to use on my new SPS tank.
http://www.hellolights.com/ocli25hqiame.html

though you can find all sorts of 250 watt pendant or retrofit solutions. it depends on if you want to build a canopy or leave it open. (i like the open top w/ a pendant stradegy myself). hellolights.com is a good source for lighting whichever way you go.

[Paladin]

I have the 250w PFO Mini Pendant and HQI ballast that I got from MarineDepot http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_lighting_metal_halide_pfo_hqi_mini_pendant.asp?CartId=. I have it over my 29g.

[Kigs]

How about those clip-on MH?

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=13922&ref=3532&subref=AY&N=2004+113352

i've been wanting to upgrade my 29g light from pc to MH but i don't know if those clip-ons are suitable?

[J3838]

Thank you all for your quick responses, the only thing is i do not want to have to build/buy a hood in order to mount many of those fixtures, nor am i allowed to drill into the roof and make holes in order to hang a fixture...

vsny2k5... i like that fixture as well however I do not know if it will be enough light? what do u think?

anyone hear anything about this:
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=13975&N=2004+113352

do u think it woulld work?

thanks everyone!

[LQT]

I have that exact fixture on my 29 gallon tank and I love it. I would definitely recommend it if you don't want to go through the hassle of building a canopy or hanging your lights. The mounting brackets fit perfectly on a 30" 29 gallon tank.

[J3838]

Awesome... yea i've been looking for a real long time and this seems to be the best option for me... do you have a picture of your tank just so i could see how it looks?

[LQT]

I don't have a digi camera, but I could send it to you in a pix msg to your cell phone if you want to PM me your cell #

[alien9168]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6999019#post6999019 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by vsny2k5
How about those clip-on MH?

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=13922&ref=3532&subref=AY&N=2004+113352

i've been wanting to upgrade my 29g light from pc to MH but i don't know if those clip-ons are suitable?

those are nice-might want to look at the viper by jbj.



-alien

P.s. How do you like architecture?

[J3838]

Hey LQT.... thanks!!! looks awesome... thats just what I'm going for.... ill be sure to post some pics when its all setup to show u!! Thanks!!

[Kigs]

alien9168, do you have a link where i can look at the viper? i don't know much about lights... would it be enough for a 29g like J3838 mentioned?

i can't say i'm in love with architecture right now, even though i love doing it... lol. it's my 2nd year and i've been getting less than 3 hours of sleep a day. are you an architect yourself?

[alien9168]

I dont know if it would be enough for a 29, but the clamp on by coralife woud be.

I was looking at a career in architecture. I studied it at umd lats summer and loved it. Just wondering how you like it. I guess your occupation caught my eye. Is it the kind of thing that you love to do, but are too busy with. If I enjoy it, should I pursue it?
:)

Thanks for the advice. :)

-alien

[mr pink floyd]

im goign to get a 36 inch 156 watt T5 for mty 29

[alien9168]

Sounds good. Where are you getting it. I love the light output of my t5s
Tell us how you like'm. :)
-alien

[LQT]

Hey J3838, glad I could help... You'll love the sunpod!