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12-19-2011, 01:34 AM
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frag tank lighting
What do people use to light they frag tanks.
My tank is 48"long 24" wide 12" deep I would like some ideas on lighting my tank.
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12-19-2011, 01:45 AM
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I have a 48" x 18" x 12" tank that I am using a dual 250w MH / PC combo on. It's a little over kill but seem to be working ok. Going to switch it to LED at some point after I play with the LED's on the 165 gal 8'er.
I have the light about 14" above water level.
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12-19-2011, 01:53 AM
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i have a 36L*24W*12H and i use 8t5's. I grow sps and the light is 8 inches from the top of the tank.
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12-19-2011, 02:56 AM
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I use the same lights that I have on my display tank. That way everything is the same colour and there is no risk of light shocking a frag by moving it back and forth. I also save a few bucks by using the 12 month old bulbs from my display tank on my frag tank for another 6 months.
My lights are 14K 250W DE Phoenix inside Lumenmax 3's run with HQI ballasts.
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12-20-2011, 05:04 AM
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I run Ecoray LEDs.
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12-20-2011, 07:43 PM
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I would say a 4 or 6 bulb t5 would work well for your frag tank, or 2x250w mh or some LEDs.....
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