lighting for 10g frag tank

steve fedyk · #1 05-06-2011, 03:13 PM

I'm building a frag tank and was looking for some ideas for lighting. Its a standard size 10g tank, plumped into the main system.

sphelps · #2 05-06-2011, 04:08 PM

You're probably looking at either halide or LED given the size, unless it's 2 feet long then T5s would also be an option. Guessing that it's for SPS I would probably go with a 24 LED retro kit.
http://www.rapidled.com/servlet/the-...ium-LED/Detail

toytech · #3 05-07-2011, 12:50 AM

Aqua traders has a 20 inch long t5 light with 4 bulbs at 18 watts a bulb . Its around 45 $ for the light and probably another 10 for shipping inside the states .

lorenz0 · #4 05-07-2011, 04:14 AM

Why not do a 15gal 24x12x12 for a frag tank. opens up the option of t5's

steve fedyk · #5 05-07-2011, 05:51 PM

My space is only 17" wide. I'm thinking of going diy leds, with custom heat skin.

Where is some good places to buy leds

toytech · #6 05-07-2011, 07:18 PM

steves led has cheaper leds than most , there not crees , but the output is still going to be good for alot less.

rtram · #7 05-09-2011, 04:25 AM

you could consider going with some of the par38 lamps on nanotuners.