Fluval Spec 5g Crustacean tank

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Originally Posted by NanoMel

Currently using the stock light, i have been trying to figure out a good replacement but havent found one yet. My brother uses a EcoTech Marine Radion XR30w (Gen 2) LED Light Fixture which i love but... clearly thats a bit too intense for a 5 gal. haha any thoughts as to what might work?

Well I have a 2.5gal fluval spec which I'm going to make into a pico when I find the time. I'm thinking of using a par38 bulb (not yet decided what kind). However that might give you a spotlight type effect (unless you use two).
Perhaps a reefbrite strip?
http://www.reefbrite.com/reefbrite-tech-led/
They are apparently available in Canada, however I am not sure where.

Do you just have rubble in the overflow? I was thinking of making the overflow into a refgium with a DIY air driven skimmer. Also replacing the stock pump with a hydor pico:
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...m?pcatid=21414