anybody recomend lights?

[al0ha]

hey all, im thinking about converting my 29G into a salt and i was wondering if u guys can recomend me a cheaper but reliable light (student strapped on cash :tired im planning on just keeping mushrooms and corals that dont require that much light.

so far i have these in mind:
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...3&pcatid=13733

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...7&pcatid=13637

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...9&pcatid=12109

thanks!

 

[al0ha]

:spin:also, if anybody wants to sell for a cheaper price, more than welcome!

 

[Killerdrgn]

how about these? the 30" nova extreme t-5 unit. they're not that great but it's only $59.
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3733+13822+16770&pcatid=16770

 

[al0ha]

thanks, but how do u determine if they're decent or not? like by the wattage and K output?

 

[roncgizmo]

thanks, but how do u determine if they're decent or not? like by the wattage and K output?

Don't worry so much about that with what your keeping..
If you're thinking lower light corals (zoos, softies, etc.)
that T5 light would work great for you...if you can swing
buying 2 do it you will be less limited on what you can put into
your tank


As far as K values go in a reef tank 6500k to 10,000k
are mainly for growth the actinic is going to make the
colors pop out for you..Most buy the 10,000k and the
actinic blue (460) just like the T5 setup Killerdrgn pointed
out for you..

I would stay away from the PC's you're looking at, the T5
has much better light output with lower power consumption
I have PC's and VHO T12 right now myself over 200 watts
on a 37g and I'm replacing it with just under 100 watts of t5
soon.

In other words hands down, the T5 will be better just make sure
you buy the HO apox 12 watts per foot the N.O. is only 7 watts
per foot or something like that.

 

[al0ha]

awesome, thanks for the info, i was planning on buying 2 actually but what did u mean by "just make sure
you buy the HO apox 12 watts per foot the N.O. is only 7 watts
per foot or something like that."
i have no idea what HO and NO mean. does HO mean High Output?

 

[roncgizmo]

awesome, thanks for the info, i was planning on buying 2 actually but what did u mean by "just make sure
you buy the HO apox 12 watts per foot the N.O. is only 7 watts
per foot or something like that."
i have no idea what HO and NO mean. does HO mean High Output?

Sorry about that..Yes HO is High output and NO is Normal Output
I've seen cheep 4 bulb light that had N.O. bulbs...the N.O. would
be fine for FISH ONLY but not with coral.

 

[rookie07]

Im thinking of upgrading my 20" 150w MH SUNPOD.
I would want more than your planning on spending, but you would get an amazing light at a good price b/c I want to upgrade.
Ive had it like 3-4 months.
If you have any interest, PM me.

check the link:
http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem~idProduct~CU01060.html

 

[al0ha]

Thanks everybody for their help, i decided to buy 2 of the T5s u guys recomended and some calcium supplements!