Inexpensive nano lighting

Invigor · #1 03-16-2006, 06:56 PM

they sell something similar to those at costco..don't know the wattage, but they're quad tube and bright suckers

TheReefGeek · #2 03-16-2006, 06:59 PM

Would be good for refugiums too.

i have crabs · #3 03-16-2006, 07:23 PM

for 40 bucks you could have got a 9w x 2 coralife light with proper spectrum and a nicer look.

Xtasia · #4 03-16-2006, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by i have crabs

for 40 bucks you could have got a 9w x 2 coralife light with proper spectrum and a nicer look.

$30 at J&L.
http://www.jlaquatics.com/phpstore/s...t_ID=pc-al0909

So the same price.

Good thinking tho.

woodcarver · #5 03-16-2006, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Invigor

they sell something similar to those at costco..don't know the wattage, but they're quad tube and bright suckers

Can't work out how to link prevous thread but in nano tank forum under "any suggestions" I have a couple of shots of the costco light . It's a four bar 27 watt and looks nice !!

Managed to link photo's . Cost about $19.00................Dave.

TheReefGeek · #6 03-16-2006, 07:55 PM

Lights of america does make nice quad PC lamps.

Here is a pic of a sump with one

http://www.reefcentral.com/totm/2001-08/index.php

Bob I · #7 03-16-2006, 08:04 PM

A reminder to those who only want to criticise

, I am reporting what I found, and am happy with. As to "proper spectrum". Please tell people that is your OPINION, not necessarily FACT

TheReefGeek · #8 03-16-2006, 08:09 PM

You are happy with it? How long has it been setup?

You still haven't answered what color spectrum those are, it would be helpfull for those reading this post and considering those lights to know what the spectrum of the bulbs is.

Willow · #9 03-16-2006, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by TheReefGeek

You are happy with it? How long has it been setup?

You still haven't answered what color spectrum those are, it would be helpfull for those reading this post and considering those lights to know what the spectrum of the bulbs is.

looks pretty low, around 6k

targa81 · #10 03-16-2006, 08:33 PM

The LOA quad is 6500k. I'm considering adding it to my nano but I'm wondering if it will look too yellow.Since I would be adding to one 10000k PC I'm thinking the combo would be ok. BTW I've read that coral growth is best at this spectrum,that is 6500k.So are the LOA lights yellow from anyone using them?