new lights for nano cube

[reeffreak]

Well actually,150w. MH fixture isn't too much.Even JBJ sells an upgraded hood with 150w. hood for your tank.

I couldn't find info on what the length is your tank.What is the length and are you okay running an open tank-no top?

 

[shades251]

yes i think i am ok open top the tank is something like 17 by 18 i think...if not its really close i was think maybe two 18" t5 fixtures but i have no idea what to do but i do not want to over do anything i dont want to under do it...and i am affaird of the heat the light will put off but the more i read the more everything says t5 is better then MH i am really getting stressed over all of this

 

[shades251]

how about this???? http://shop.aquatraders.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=54241 will that work???? i know i have to hang it a bit above the tank but how far up?? will the t5 do anything that high above the tank??? the more i think about it the more i am thinking i need to get a light that will grow everything incase i change my mind.....

 

[reeffreak]

That will work.

The reason I asked for the length.All the good bulbs for T5 starts at 24'' and goes up in length from there.In your case,I agree with everyone else,MH or the super expensive LED is the way to go.

 

[shades251]

ok the t5s that are on the one i showed you will they be worth anything or should i go a little cheap and run no t5s??

 

[reeffreak]

No,those T5 will be fine,they are only use as supplements.A way to balance the color from the MH and dust/dawn effect.

 

[shades251]

do i need to worry about tank over heating?

 

[reeffreak]

Yes,MH do put out alot of heat.

You may have to hang it pretty high or even use a cheap fan to blow air across the surface of the water.