reefnewbie
Reefing newb
Wow this i great advice something to definitely think about...
So Many Aquarium Lights... Dont know what to pick!
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Cathic
Fish Wrangler
80W Blue Plus T5 HO Fluorescent - 80W - T5 Fluorescent - Replacement Bulbs - Lighting this length, but it would probably be a diy job, not sure what fixture (im sure ati carries some since they offer the bulb) would actually use that...
reefnewbie
Reefing newb
Yeah i measured the tank its 4 feet long sorry guys lol
Cathic
Fish Wrangler
much easier to deal with...
reefnewbie
Reefing newb
Hey guys! so I was looking at this light on Amazon. Let me know what u guys think about it =D
[ame=http://www.amazon.com/Reef-Light-Aquarium-Growth-Lighting/dp/B006UKXGJQ/ref=sr_1_6?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1346204446&sr=1-6&keywords=aquarium+light]Amazon.com: 48" Reef Light 3w LED bulbs Aquarium Coral Growth Lighting 100 watt: Pet Supplies[/ame]
[ame=http://www.amazon.com/Reef-Light-Aquarium-Growth-Lighting/dp/B006UKXGJQ/ref=sr_1_6?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1346204446&sr=1-6&keywords=aquarium+light]Amazon.com: 48" Reef Light 3w LED bulbs Aquarium Coral Growth Lighting 100 watt: Pet Supplies[/ame]
reefnewbie
Reefing newb
I also found this one...
Marineland Reef Capable LED Lighting with Lunar Aquarium LED Light Fixtures
Marineland Reef Capable LED Lighting with Lunar Aquarium LED Light Fixtures
ErinCahir
Sausage Wrangler
There are several people on this site that have been running that light with a lot of luck (the Marineland one).
I would trust that one over the first one.
I would trust that one over the first one.
reefnewbie
Reefing newb
Oh ok thank you erin!
ErinCahir
Sausage Wrangler
For sure. :)
little_fish
Moderator
Im not sure i would use the marineland LEDS over a tank that big, people who have had good success with those lights have had much smaller tanks.
I use the Marineland Reef Capable LEDs over my 29g.
They are sufficient in my 18" deep tank. That's about it -- sufficient.
I highly doubt I could keep anything more interesting without upgrading my lighting....and I plan to upgrade when I can.
I am thinking of going with the chinese 3watt LED light over my tank next to see how it goes. It's only like $189.
You could get two for your 4 ft. tank i think. It might be over your budget, though, and I am taking a chance on them...I don't know for sure they will be any good. We will see when I get them. haha
They are sufficient in my 18" deep tank. That's about it -- sufficient.
I highly doubt I could keep anything more interesting without upgrading my lighting....and I plan to upgrade when I can.
I am thinking of going with the chinese 3watt LED light over my tank next to see how it goes. It's only like $189.
You could get two for your 4 ft. tank i think. It might be over your budget, though, and I am taking a chance on them...I don't know for sure they will be any good. We will see when I get them. haha
reefnewbie
Reefing newb
Cathic
Fish Wrangler
I think there have been some positive reviews about them around the net, but I think something people said was that if they werent placed above the tank from a certain height that they wouldnt diffuse well and that it would produce a spotlighting effect. That may have been an older version without the "newer" lenses but im not sure. Still i think that they could possibly work. Itls always a gamble though.
reefnewbie
Reefing newb
Haha well i am a gambling man Cathic ;) but thank u for ur input u guys are a lot of help! Im going to be painting my stand this weekend!
