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The Grizz
04-15-2011, 11:55 PM
Just wondering what peeps who have a FOWLR are using for light and what is the reason behind what you chose for a light?
Reefpins10
04-16-2011, 03:00 AM
Hey Grizz, back in 1993, I was running a 220 gallons FOWLR and I had never heard about T5 or Compact Flourescent lights at that time on the tank. I used 2 Actinic and 2 10K, I think it was called Super Glow light, something like that. And I never had any algae issue problem like I am having in my reef tank right now.
The Grizz
04-16-2011, 04:10 AM
Hey Grizz, back in 1993, I was running a 220 gallons FOWLR and I had never heard about T5 or Compact Flourescent lights at that time on the tank. I used 2 Actinic and 2 10K, I think it was called Super Glow light, something like that. And I never had any algae issue problem like I am having in my reef tank right now.

So basically saying you where running t8 bulbs 18 hrs ago.

Was looking more for what people are using now in 2011.
Ryanst
04-16-2011, 02:29 PM
Tagging along I will be starting a FOWLR in the next year.
The Grizz
04-16-2011, 04:36 PM
I guess there is no one running a FOWLR anymore :noidea:
Flash
04-16-2011, 05:38 PM
in my 90gl i'm only running 4 t5 bulbs with 6 led moon lights. they are on about 9 hours a day right now...

and i am running that fixture because i haven't paid for it yet...
(thanks cale262) lol! and it looks great!

other wise, i will just continue to use t5 fixtures as i have no used for MH on the FWOLR... nothing in there to grow! lol!
The Grizz
04-17-2011, 03:33 PM
in my 90gl i'm only running 4 t5 bulbs with 6 led moon lights. they are on about 9 hours a day right now...

and i am running that fixture because i haven't paid for it yet...
(thanks cale262) lol! and it looks great!

other wise, i will just continue to use t5 fixtures as i have no used for MH on the FWOLR... nothing in there to grow! lol!

Ya I was think the same thing with my 116 gal because it is so deep, I might go with a 6-8 bulb 30" fixture if I can find one.
DAVE
04-17-2011, 03:40 PM
On my 180 I am running a coral life 3x150w MH. I like the shimmer effect of the MH.

I rarely have all bulbs on though, usually just the center, or the far left/right.

I think I am going to look into a DIY LED in the future.