Lighting question

zippyjr123 · #1 October 30th, 2008, 02:28 AM

Hi
we are planning on building a reef tank thats going to be 96x22x18.http://www.livingreefs.com/forums/im...llowbounce.gif
I would like to have 2 sets of lighting instead of 1 big long light. We are thinking of going with T5 HO. Because of heat issues. I was wondering which ones and if its a good idea. If I'm right I think it will be 165 gal. Also wondering where would be the best place to get the lights at. Plan on posting pic's when we start

Thanks for any help
Rose

dustin_P74 · #2 October 30th, 2008, 02:34 AM

well its good that you decided to go with two sets instead of one since you would have a VERY hard time finding a 96" light fixture, nova extreme pro's, current are some good ones

yote · #3 October 30th, 2008, 02:45 AM

Check out some of the T-5 retro kits Zippy.They are usually cheaper than the fixtures,and you can install them in the canopy,the way you want them.

zippyjr123 · #4 October 30th, 2008, 03:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yote

Check out some of the T-5 retro kits Zippy.They are usually cheaper than the fixtures,and you can install them in the canopy,the way you want them.

Are they pretty easy to put together? I'll check them out, any where ? Like Dr foster and smith? any other places to check them out at? How many watts would you think I would need for this tank?
Thanks

reeffreak · #5 October 30th, 2008, 03:59 AM

I would go with at least six banks of T5-HO for both fixtures or retros.
Retro
http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/T5_...unlight_Supply

Fixture
http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/T5_...unlight_Supply

Fixture-prolly more than what you want to spend.
http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merch...de=Aquactinics

d2mini · #6 October 30th, 2008, 03:28 PM

I just ordered my T5 retrofit kit from www.catalinaaquarium.com
I got the 35" with 6 bulbs plus lunar lights.

jumeda33 · #7 October 30th, 2008, 09:12 PM

I bought some retro fit actinics at www.horticulturesource.com. You might want to search their site for what you need. Prices are pretty good. They also sell the Sunlight Supply products which are very good.

reeffreak · #8 October 31st, 2008, 04:52 AM

Personally,I would not mess around with cheap,bad quality lighting like the Catalina.

Whoops,posted retros and fixture as the same.Here is the link to the Icecap retros which is considered the best amongst reefers.
http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/T5_...ulbs_by_IceCap

dustin_P74 · #9 October 31st, 2008, 04:55 AM

you can even get it pre-wired http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/T5_...ulbs_by_IceCap

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