Lighting Question

[bigbbinthehouse]

Sup all, I have a question, I am looking for a lighting solution that would provide bright light but not heat the water. Someone suggested pc in particular Orbit Extreme here is link. Any help would be appreciated.

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produ...&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Np=1&pc=1&N=0&Nty=1

 

[DevIouS]

I am looking for a lighting solution that would provide bright light but not heat the water.

Aren't we all! LOL!

That's a great unit. I had one. It won't bring up your temp as much as MH's would.
Only thing is that you are limited to what corals you can keep.

I would also check on a T5 fixture.

 

[meschaefer]

need more info. What size tank? What are you planning on keeping in said tank?
The link you posted looks like it is for moonlight? Is that what you want?

 

[DevIouS]

He posted a link to an Orbit PC unit.

 

[bigbbinthehouse]

I has "moon lights". I have 90 gallon, want to keep some corals and fish. tx Real.

 

[DevIouS]

You would be able to keep softies & probably some LPS.

Here's one T5 unit from the same site:
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=12772&Ntt=t5&Ntk=All&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Np=1&N=2004&Nty=1

There are members here that use T5's with great success.

 

[thepudge]

I have an aquatinics MH fixture and it is always cool to the touch, even if the light has been on for 8 hours.. Its a little on the pricey side but its really well made.

 

[Reefer420]

I can't find more than references online for the aquatinics MH fixture- can you give a link?

 

[thepudge]

Sorry!

http://www.aquactinics.com/Store/Store.htm

 

[meschaefer]

I think that even if the fixture managed to stay cool to the touch, a MH fixture it still going to add alot of heat to the tank. Most of the heat that is transfered to the tank is transfered through specfic "red" wavelengths. If heat is the main concern, he would be better off going with either the T5's or PCs, wich put off light in a narrower spectrum.

 

[thepudge]

Generally I would agree with you, but I switched from a power compact fixture to the aquactinics MH and there is no noticable increase in heat and the tank is definately not any warmer.. You can actually put your hand directly on the shield under the bulb and it only feels warm, not hot.

 

[Tonyscoots84]

if ur planning to keep a sps tank and other corals i would personally do MH bulbs if your worried about heat throw 2 fans across the top of the water and heat problem is gone.......

 

[DEEPWATER]

for that amonut of money ,I can get you Tek lighting (t5) Sunlight supply
4 bulbs ,54 w each bulb ,fixture dem are 48 x 11 x2.5 "

 

[bigbbinthehouse]

Pm Me And Let Me Know How Much. Thanks All For The Advice.