HELP: FRAG TANK setup!!

[evoIX_Reefer]

I am going to setup a frag tank/holding tank for my "unwanted" corals for trading/selling/growout purposes. It will be mixed with LPS/SPS/Softies.

I want to setup my tank with corals I want in the display that seemed cool when I was buying them but just doesn't fit the tank well.

Anyways, long story short. I just bought a frag tank 23x20x7.5..........SAY WHAT!!! 7.5 HEIGHT? I've never had to deal with lighting with such shallow water before. I don't want to put corals in there for a SUN TAN, BLEACH/BURN!!!!!

I have been looking up frag tank setups but can't find an answer what type of lighting I should use.

I was thinking of going with PAR30/38.....question is does the lamp or socket have to be anything specific or does it fit a regular lamp socket and must watch for something that can hold the weight of the bulb.


Or go with a traditional T5 setup. I would think I could get away with a 2bulb configuration since the depth....if that is even considered depth would be max 3-5" of water?


Which lighting would you go with due to the dimensions?

 

[dherrera83]

go with a par38, that should be enough and you can make your own arm to hang the light.

 

[evoIX_Reefer]

Can it be a normal lamp light socket you find everyday?

 

[motortrendz]

yes,a normal pendant light would work... i would have the light higher off the tank, maybe a foot or 2 with the water being so shallow

 

[dherrera83]

yes but it make sure it lets air into the bulb as the bulb gets hot and need to vent. Otherwise if its closed in it would probably burn out.

 

[motortrendz]

a good open back fixture will work well

 

[evoIX_Reefer]

cool thanks guys!!!

 

[bizzarro]

Get a ceramic bulb socket.

I use a zoomed dual dome over teh fuge with 2 9W LED however these bulbs don't get too hot and the size is just large enough to sit on top.

 

[Turbovr3six]

I run a 150W halide on my 8" deep tank. The bulb is 14" off the water.